Motorcycles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $107.9 million of motorcycles in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $207.3 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 | $107.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $98.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $207.3M | 48.3K t |
| 2020 | $176.0M | 44.7K t |
| 2019 | $103.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $133.6M | 33.4K t |
| 2017 | $68.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports motorcycles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.3M | 87% |
| India | $4.0M | 3.7% |
| United States | $3.2M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1% |
| Japan | $928K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $787K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $428K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $428K | 0.4% |
| France | $283K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 79% |
| 8711.60 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 9.3% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity… | 4.7% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity… | 2.9% |
| 8711.10 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc… | 1.7% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of cylinder capacity… | 1.5% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 63% below the world average of $14.85, 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.
Motorcycles exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported motorcycles worth $1.4 million (123 tonnes). Sudan alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $1.1M | 78% |
| Turkey | $148K | 11% |
| Jordan | $109K | 8% |
| Mauritania | $20K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $20K | 1.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
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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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported motorcycles worth $107.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($94.3 million), followed by India (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $14.85 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 motorcycles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.2 million in 2017 to $107.9 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $207.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export motorcycles?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Turkey and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $106.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
The HS code for motorcycles is heading 8711. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8711.20 (79% of the value) and 8711.60 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8711 page.
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