Lift and escalator parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $44.7 million of lift and escalator parts in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $44.7M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $47.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 18.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 15.3K t |
Where Egypt imports lift and escalator parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (38%), Turkey (25%), China (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.8M | 38% |
| Turkey | $11.2M | 25% |
| China | $9.2M | 21% |
| Angola | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $288K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $193K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $172K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $142K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Lift and escalator parts exports from Egypt
Exports of lift and escalator parts by Egypt reached $454 thousand in 2024 (265 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $249K | 55% |
| Jordan | $65K | 14% |
| Libya | $50K | 11% |
| Turkey | $49K | 11% |
| France | $14K | 3.1% |
| Greece | $8K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $6K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lift and escalator parts worth $44.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $44.7 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $49.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lift and escalator parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $454 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. 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 8431 page.
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