Hand saws imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $15.6 million of hand saws in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.8 million.
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 | $15.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 3.5K t |
Where Egypt imports hand saws from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 68% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $869K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $281K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $188K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $184K | 1.2% |
| France | $178K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 0.9% |
| Belarus | $114K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $112K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.39 | Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel) | 52% |
| 8202.31 | Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of steel | 13% |
| 8202.99 | Tools, hand: saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202 | 13% |
| 8202.20 | Tools, hand: band saw blades | 11% |
| 8202.10 | Tools, hand: hand saws | 7.1% |
| 8202.91 | Tools, hand: straight saw blades, for working metal | 2.4% |
| 8202.40 | Tools, hand: chain saw blades | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, 48% below the world average of $14.81, 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.
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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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hand saws worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Belarus grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $14.81 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 hand saws to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $24.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8202.39 (52% of the value) and 8202.31 (13%). 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 8202 page.
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