Industrial specialty vacuums imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported industrial specialty vacuums worth $16.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $16.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 858 t |
Where Egypt imports industrial specialty vacuums from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (20%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.0M | 36% |
| China | $3.4M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $432K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $364K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $301K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $154K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $141K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.61 per kg, close to the world average of $10.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial specialty vacuums exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $235 thousand of industrial specialty vacuums in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 69% |
| Mauritania | $58K | 24% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 4% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 1.1% |
| Madagascar | $2K | 1% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt industrial specialty vacuums imports (HS 8508.19): 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 8508.19: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial specialty vacuums imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported industrial specialty vacuums worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial specialty vacuums to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Malaysia (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial specialty vacuums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.61 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $10.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial specialty vacuums to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2023 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export industrial specialty vacuums?
Yes. Egypt exported $235 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Mauritania and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial specialty vacuums?
The HS code for industrial specialty vacuums is subheading 8508.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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