Metal shaping machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported metal shaping machine worth $20.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% more 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 | $20.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 877 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 709 t |
Where Egypt imports metal shaping machine from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Italy (29%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+988% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 43% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 29% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| India | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| France | $539K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $483K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $178K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $176K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $151K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8463
| 8463.30 | Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material | 51% |
| 8463.10 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the… | 26% |
| 8463.90 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463 | 19% |
| 8463.20 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, thread rolling machines | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8463.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.53 per kg, 31% below the world average of $15.26, 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.
Metal shaping machine exports from Egypt
Exports of metal shaping machine by Egypt reached $480 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). Italy alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $256K | 53% |
| Turkey | $216K | 45% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Palestine | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bolivia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.2% |
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 8463: Machine-tools; n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shaping machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal shaping machine worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shaping machine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 988% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shaping machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.53 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $15.26 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 shaping machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export metal shaping machine?
Yes. Egypt exported $480 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and Zambia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal shaping machine?
The HS code for metal shaping machine is heading 8463. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8463.30 (51% of the value) and 8463.10 (25%). 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 8463 page.
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