Metal treating and winding machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $15.0 million of metal treating and winding machinery in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $15.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 728 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 491 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 511 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 725 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 184 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 344 t |
Where Egypt imports metal treating and winding machinery from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 59% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $256K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $175K | 1.2% |
| France | $170K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $151K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $123K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $109K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 per kg, 62% below the world average of $18.40, 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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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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $18.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal treating and winding machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. 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 8479 page.
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