Manual arc welding machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual arc welding machines by Egypt reached $16.3 million in 2024 (715 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 276% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $16.3M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 450 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 368 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 372 t |
Where Egypt imports manual arc welding machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 89% |
| Germany | $368K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $364K | 2.2% |
| Russia | $360K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $210K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $183K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $171K | 1.1% |
| United States | $41K | 0.3% |
| France | $16K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.84 per kg, 65% above the world average of $13.82. 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.
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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 8515.39: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of manual arc welding machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported manual arc welding machines worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 715 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 276% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual arc welding machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual arc welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.84 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $13.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual arc welding machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual arc welding machines?
The HS code for manual arc welding machines is subheading 8515.39. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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