Metal testing machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported metal testing machines worth $3.6 million (79 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.6M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 15 t |
Where Egypt imports metal testing machines from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (27%), China (15%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $960K | 27% |
| China | $524K | 15% |
| Japan | $457K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $360K | 10% |
| Germany | $285K | 8% |
| Italy | $243K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $230K | 6.5% |
| United States | $226K | 6.3% |
| Russia | $79K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $53K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.01 per kg, 20% below the world average of $56.56, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt metal testing machines imports (HS 9024.10): 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 9024.10: Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals.
Common questions
What is the value of metal testing machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal testing machines worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal testing machines to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($960 thousand), followed by China (15%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.01 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $56.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal testing machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal testing machines?
The HS code for metal testing machines is subheading 9024.10. 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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