Gearbox imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported gearbox worth $159.8 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $159.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $164.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $152.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $130.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $139.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $121.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $145.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $140.5M | 8.2K t |
Where Egypt imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), China (23%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $37.3M | 23% |
| China | $36.9M | 23% |
| Italy | $12.9M | 8.1% |
| United States | $10.5M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $7.2M | 4.5% |
| India | $7.0M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 4.2% |
| France | $5.8M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and… | 32% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks | 18% |
| 8483.30 | Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings | 17% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts | 14% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints) | 10% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks | 6.7% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings, incorporating ball or roller bearings | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.97 per kg, 29% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $6.0 million of gearbox in 2024 (202 tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (29%), Slovenia (28%), Italy (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 29% |
| Slovenia | $1.7M | 28% |
| Italy | $749K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $323K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $293K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $242K | 4% |
| Germany | $241K | 4% |
| United States | $202K | 3.4% |
| Lebanon | $163K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $57K | 0.9% |
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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported gearbox worth $159.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.97 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $11.58 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 gearbox to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $140.5 million in 2017 to $159.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $164.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export gearbox?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Slovenia and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $153.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (32% of the value) and 8483.10 (18%). 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 8483 page.
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