General cargo trailers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $36.9 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 5.7K t |
Where Egypt imports general cargo trailers from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), France (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.6M | 32% |
| France | $6.4M | 17% |
| China | $5.0M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| United States | $830K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $731K | 2% |
| Poland | $538K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
General cargo trailers exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $8.4 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $8.3M | 100% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.2% |
| Djibouti | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported general cargo trailers worth $36.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by France (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $36.9 million in 2024, an increase of 373%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Djibouti. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $28.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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