Metal press imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported metal press worth $51.5 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $51.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $59.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $59.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $58.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 4.5K t |
Where Egypt imports metal press from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Italy (22%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+591% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.2M | 41% |
| Italy | $11.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 3% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $845K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $563K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.99 | Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses | 37% |
| 8462.21 | Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal | 24% |
| 8462.29 | Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal | 14% |
| 8462.91 | Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses | 8.3% |
| 8462.10 | Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal | 5.1% |
| 8462.39 | Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled), for… | 5% |
| 8462.49 | Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled)… | 3.2% |
| 8462.31 | Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines), numerically controlled, for working metal | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.96 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal press exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $327 thousand of metal press in 2024 (72 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (37%), China (22%), Libya (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $121K | 37% |
| China | $71K | 22% |
| Libya | $50K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $16K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 4% |
| Sudan | $13K | 3.9% |
| Djibouti | $10K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $4K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal press worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 591% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.96 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $7.35 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 metal press to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2021 at $59.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export metal press?
Yes. Egypt exported $327 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, China and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $51.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8462.99 (37% of the value) and 8462.21 (24%). 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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