Felt machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported felt machine worth $9.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.5 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 | $9.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $73.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 478 t |
| 2018 | $41.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports felt machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 66% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $822K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $735K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $117K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.44 per kg, 63% below the world average of $14.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8449: Machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats.
Common questions
What is the value of felt machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported felt machine worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt machine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $14.80 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 felt machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $73.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for felt machine?
The HS code for felt machine is heading 8449. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8449.00. 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 8449 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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