Food industry blades imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported food industry blades worth $5.1 million (64 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $5.1M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $874K | 135 t |
Where Egypt imports food industry blades from
Most of the value came from United States (36%), China (29%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 36% |
| China | $1.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $317K | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $263K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $241K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $121K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $108K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $108K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $104K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.86 per kg, 126% above the world average of $35.77. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt food industry blades imports (HS 8208.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Common questions
What is the value of food industry blades imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported food industry blades worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply food industry blades to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (29%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of food industry blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.86 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $35.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food industry blades to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $874 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 487%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
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