Food preparation equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $36.9 million of food preparation equipment in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $36.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 813 t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 926 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 578 t |
Where Egypt imports food preparation equipment from
Italy alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $25.4M | 69% |
| China | $4.9M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4% |
| United States | $517K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $507K | 1.4% |
| France | $381K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $308K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $294K | 0.8% |
| India | $274K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.10 per kg, 24% below the world average of $33.05, 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.
Food preparation equipment exports from Egypt
Exports of food preparation equipment by Egypt reached $350 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (32%), Saudi Arabia (21%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $111K | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 18% |
| Sudan | $57K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 8.6% |
| Tunisia | $11K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
| Palestine | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported food preparation equipment worth $36.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by China (13%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.10 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $33.05 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 preparation equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $36.9 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export food preparation equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. 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 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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