Flexographic printing machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexographic printing machines by Egypt reached $6.6 million in 2024 (748 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.0 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 | $6.6M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 524 t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 751 t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 855 t |
Where Egypt imports flexographic printing machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), Austria (20%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 31% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 16% |
| China | $870K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $642K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $378K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $115K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 1.3% |
| India | $54K | 0.8% |
| Latvia | $37K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, 41% below the world average of $15.16, 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 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported flexographic printing machines worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Austria (20%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $15.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. 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 8443 page.
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