Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $42.5 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $150.1 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 | $42.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $68.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $150.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $88.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $81.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $93.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 7.2K t |
Where Egypt imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.9M | 66% |
| France | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $674K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $585K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $529K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $789 thousand of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes in 2024 (90 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $722K | 92% |
| Saudi Arabia | $67K | 8.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by France (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $150.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Egypt exported $789 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
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