Hoist imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hoist by Egypt reached $35.4 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 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 | $35.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 4.9K t |
Where Egypt imports hoist from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Norway (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 24% |
| Norway | $3.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.31 | Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor | 26% |
| 8425.11 | Pulley tackle and hoists: powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles) | 25% |
| 8425.39 | Winches: capstans: not powered by an electric motor | 15% |
| 8425.42 | Jacks and hoists: hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles | 13% |
| 8425.49 | Jacks and hoists: (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles | 11% |
| 8425.19 | Pulley tackle and hoists: not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles) | 8.7% |
| 8425.41 | Jacks: built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.88 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.87. 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.
Hoist exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported hoist worth $253 thousand (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $180K | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 12% |
| Norway | $24K | 9.5% |
| Kenya | $8K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.9% |
| France | $2K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.3% |
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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hoist worth $35.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Norway (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.88 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.87 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 hoist to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $35.4 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $36.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export hoist?
Yes. Egypt exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Norway. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $35.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8425.31 (26% of the value) and 8425.11 (25%). 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 8425 page.
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