Leather tanning and processing machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.3 million of leather tanning and processing machinery in 2024 (508 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $5.3M | 508 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 563 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 374 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 740 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 740 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 878 t |
Where Egypt imports leather tanning and processing machinery from
Italy alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.5M | 85% |
| China | $368K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $164K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $163K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $94K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.50 per kg, close to the world average of $9.36.
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 leather tanning and processing machinery imports (HS 8453.10): 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 8453.10: Machinery: for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning and processing machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 508 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning and processing machinery to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (7%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning and processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.50 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $9.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather tanning and processing machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery?
The HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery is subheading 8453.10. 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 8453 page.
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