Excavation machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $57.6 million of excavation machinery in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $206.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $89.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $206.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $134.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $51.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $70.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $101.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt imports excavation machinery from
Most of the value came from South Korea (32%), China (8%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+832% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $18.6M | 32% |
| China | $4.7M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 6% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 4.9% |
| India | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 4% |
| United States | $2.2M | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430 | 36% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled | 34% |
| 8430.31 | Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelled | 7.5% |
| 8430.39 | Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelled | 7.1% |
| 8430.50 | Machinery: for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430 | 6.7% |
| 8430.69 | Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30 | 4.7% |
| 8430.61 | Machinery: for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled | 3.1% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and pile-extractors | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, 157% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported excavation machinery worth $7.5 million (299 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (42%), Germany (34%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 42% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $705K | 9.4% |
| Libya | $597K | 8% |
| Azerbaijan | $107K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $104K | 1.4% |
| United States | $94K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $72K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $23K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported excavation machinery worth $57.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by China (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 832% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $57.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $206.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (36% of the value) and 8430.49 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8430 page.
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