Lathe imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $12.4 million of lathe in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.7 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 | $12.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports lathe from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Italy (11%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 9% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $746K | 6% |
| United States | $553K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $369K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $352K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $235K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8458
| 8458.11 | Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled | 68% |
| 8458.19 | Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled | 16% |
| 8458.99 | Lathes: for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes | 10% |
| 8458.91 | Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8458.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.77 per kg, 39% below the world average of $14.41, 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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8458: Lathes for removing metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lathe imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lathe worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply lathe to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of lathe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.77 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $14.41 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 lathe to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $18.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lathe?
The HS code for lathe is heading 8458. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8458.11 (68% of the value) and 8458.19 (16%). 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 8458 page.
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