Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Egypt reached $22.4 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.6 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 | $22.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Egypt imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Germany (19%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 35% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 19% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $845K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $583K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $557K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $547K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $524K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 32% below the world average of $13.32, 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.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.5 million of lifting and handling machinery (other) in 2024 (239 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (43%), Nigeria (25%), Sweden (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 43% |
| Nigeria | $638K | 25% |
| Sweden | $209K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $199K | 7.9% |
| United States | $95K | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $67K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $62K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $57K | 2.3% |
| Mauritania | $55K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $22K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $33.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Nigeria and Sweden. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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