Industrial robots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.1 million of industrial robots in 2024 (133 tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $7.1M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 164 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 200 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 174 t |
Where Egypt imports industrial robots from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Italy (25%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 40% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 25% |
| Spain | $755K | 11% |
| Turkey | $350K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $245K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $204K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $199K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $168K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $115K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $94K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.14 per kg, 84% above the world average of $28.82. 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.
Industrial robots exports from Egypt
Exports of industrial robots by Egypt reached $550 thousand in 2024 (5 tonnes). Oman alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $325K | 59% |
| Saudi Arabia | $220K | 40% |
| Malta | $5K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt industrial robots imports (HS 8479.50): 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 8479.50: Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial robots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported industrial robots worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial robots to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial robots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.14 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $28.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial robots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export industrial robots?
Yes. Egypt exported $550 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Saudi Arabia and Malta. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial robots?
The HS code for industrial robots is subheading 8479.50. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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