Marine diesel engines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported marine diesel engines worth $15.7 million (614 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.1 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 | $15.7M | 614 t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 589 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 375 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 798 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 728 t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt imports marine diesel engines from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), Belgium (25%), Sweden (24%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 33% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 25% |
| Sweden | $3.8M | 24% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $506K | 3.2% |
| India | $262K | 1.7% |
| France | $252K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 1% |
| China | $145K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $83K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.58 per kg, 33% above the world average of $19.25. 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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The shipment records behind Egypt marine diesel engines imports (HS 8408.10): 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 8408.10: Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of marine diesel engines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported marine diesel engines worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine diesel engines to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Belgium (25%) and Sweden (24%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.58 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $19.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine diesel engines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine diesel engines?
The HS code for marine diesel engines is subheading 8408.10. 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 8408 page.
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