Manual drilling machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.2 million of manual drilling machines in 2024 (410 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.2M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 482 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 372 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 532 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 630 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 763 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 168 t |
Where Egypt imports manual drilling machines from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (41%), China (19%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 41% |
| China | $608K | 19% |
| Italy | $357K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $295K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $172K | 5.5% |
| Russia | $146K | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $124K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $30K | 1% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $15K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.07. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt manual drilling machines imports (HS 8459.29): 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 8459.29: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual drilling machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported manual drilling machines worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual drilling machines to Egypt?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (19%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual drilling machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual drilling machines?
The HS code for manual drilling machines is subheading 8459.29. 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 8459 page.
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