Manual bending and folding presses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual bending and folding presses by Egypt reached $7.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.3 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 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt imports manual bending and folding presses from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Italy (33%), Indonesia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 37% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 33% |
| Indonesia | $563K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $427K | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $175K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $160K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $152K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $145K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $87K | 1.2% |
| Russia | $73K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 105% above the world average of $3.31. 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 8462.29: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual bending and folding presses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported manual bending and folding presses worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual bending and folding presses to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (33%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual bending and folding presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual bending and folding presses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual bending and folding presses?
The HS code for manual bending and folding presses is subheading 8462.29. 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 8462 page.
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