Lifts and skip hoists imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported lifts and skip hoists worth $88.9 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $124.9 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 | $88.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $115.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $100.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $124.9M | 31.1K t |
| 2020 | $78.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $85.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 9.6K t |
Where Egypt imports lifts and skip hoists from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Spain (20%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.4M | 34% |
| Spain | $18.1M | 20% |
| Italy | $15.9M | 18% |
| Slovakia | $11.0M | 12% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $867K | 1% |
| Japan | $820K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 21% above the world average of $5.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifts and skip hoists exports from Egypt
Exports of lifts and skip hoists by Egypt reached $496 thousand in 2024 (98 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (43%), Libya (20%), Turkey (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $213K | 43% |
| Libya | $100K | 20% |
| Turkey | $70K | 14% |
| China | $58K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 8% |
| Spain | $9K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lifts and skip hoists worth $88.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($30.4 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $5.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $88.9 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2021 at $124.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lifts and skip hoists?
Yes. Egypt exported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Libya and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $88.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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