Floating structures imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.7 million of floating structures in 2024 (299 tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.9 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 | $5.7M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 509 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 635 t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 563 t |
Where Egypt imports floating structures from
Most of the value came from France (39%), United States (14%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 39% |
| United States | $817K | 14% |
| Italy | $606K | 11% |
| China | $484K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $391K | 6.9% |
| Finland | $295K | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $236K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $200K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $110K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $96K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8907
| 8907.90 | Floating structures: tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons | 59% |
| 8907.10 | Rafts: inflatable | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.96 per kg, 97% above the world average of $9.62. 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.
Floating structures exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported floating structures worth $726 thousand (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $570K | 79% |
| Saudi Arabia | $88K | 12% |
| France | $41K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $24K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
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 8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons).
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported floating structures worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating structures to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating structures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.96 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $9.62 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 floating structures to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $18.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export floating structures?
Yes. Egypt exported $726 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating structures?
The HS code for floating structures is heading 8907. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8907.90 (59% of the value) and 8907.10 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8907 page.
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