Naval vessels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $15.9 million of naval vessels in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 91% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $180.7 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 | $15.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $180.7M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 722 t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 81.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 11 t |
Where Egypt imports naval vessels from
France alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.8M | 80% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 19% |
| United States | $78K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.25 per kg, close to the world average of $15.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Naval vessels exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported naval vessels worth $13.1 million (2 tonnes). Turkey alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.7M | 51% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 24% |
| United States | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Slovenia | $700K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $666K | 5.1% |
| China | $398K | 3% |
| France | $169K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $155K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $71K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Common questions
What is the value of naval vessels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported naval vessels worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply naval vessels to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of naval vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.25 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $15.32 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 naval vessels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $180.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export naval vessels?
Yes. Egypt exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Germany and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
The HS code for naval vessels is heading 8906. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8906.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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