Laser cutting machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laser cutting machines by Egypt reached $16.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.6 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 | $16.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 804 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 482 t |
Where Egypt imports laser cutting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 75% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $625K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $183K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $163K | 1% |
| France | $155K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $138K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 0.4% |
| India | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.87 per kg, 70% below the world average of $19.25, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt laser cutting machines imports (HS 8456.11): 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 8456.11: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by laser.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported laser cutting machines worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.87 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $19.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of laser cutting machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machines?
The HS code for laser cutting machines is subheading 8456.11. 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 8456 page.
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