Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) by Egypt reached $28.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $28.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 837 t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 525 t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 822 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 749 t |
Where Egypt imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from China (22%), United Kingdom (17%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 17% |
| India | $4.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 9.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $838K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.79 per kg, close to the world average of $30.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food and beverage processing machinery (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $533 thousand (42 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (25%), Qatar (19%), Slovakia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.79 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $30.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2020 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $533 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Qatar and Slovakia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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