Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $7.4 million (257 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.9 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 | 257 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 381 t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 941 t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 560 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 226 t |
Where Egypt imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Netherlands (17%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $891K | 12% |
| Italy | $639K | 8.6% |
| Slovakia | $490K | 6.6% |
| United States | $332K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $255K | 3.5% |
| France | $240K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $197K | 2.7% |
| Cyprus | $127K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.77 per kg, close to the world average of $33.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Meat and poultry processing machinery exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $282 thousand (87 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (49%), Saudi Arabia (22%), Turkey (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $139K | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $62K | 22% |
| Turkey | $41K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 7.7% |
| Uganda | $6K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $3K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.77 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $33.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2019 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export meat and poultry processing machinery?
Yes. Egypt exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. 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 8438 page.
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