Material testing machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported material testing machines worth $11.0 million (204 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.0M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 81 t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 183 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 91 t |
Where Egypt imports material testing machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (16%), China (16%), Switzerland (16%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 17% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $940K | 8.6% |
| United States | $831K | 7.6% |
| Japan | $609K | 5.6% |
| Russia | $417K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $332K | 3% |
| India | $259K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals | 57% |
| 9024.10 | Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals | 33% |
| 9024.90 | Machines and appliances: parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of… | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.72 per kg, 24% below the world average of $70.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported material testing machines worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply material testing machines to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (16%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of material testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.72 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $70.43 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of material testing machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9024.80 (57% of the value) and 9024.10 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9024 page.
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