Office machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported office machine worth $69.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $128.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $49.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $73.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $124.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $128.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $87.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports office machine from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), India (32%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $29.5M | 43% |
| India | $22.1M | 32% |
| China | $5.9M | 8.6% |
| Hungary | $4.9M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $811K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $594K | 0.9% |
| United States | $405K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $281K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $168K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 99% |
| 8472.30 | Office machines: for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines… | 1.4% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.68 per kg, 139% above the world average of $11.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported office machine worth $69.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by India (32%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.68 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $11.14 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 office machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $69.1 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2020 at $128.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (98% of the value) and 8472.30 (1%). 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 8472 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Egypt trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.