Oil extraction and pressing machinery exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oil extraction and pressing machinery by Egypt reached $12.6 million in 2024 (641 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.6M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 527 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 268 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 170 t |
Where Egypt exports oil extraction and pressing machinery to
One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $9.2M | 73% |
| Syria | $1.4M | 11% |
| Morocco | $780K | 6.2% |
| Algeria | $710K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $260K | 2.1% |
| Libya | $200K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $90K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0% |
| Romania | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.74 per kg, 42% above the world average of $13.95. 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.
Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $4.2 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (322 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (42%), China (19%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 42% |
| China | $786K | 19% |
| Turkey | $765K | 18% |
| Greece | $343K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $272K | 6.5% |
| Denmark | $139K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $77K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt oil extraction and pressing machinery exports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 641 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil extraction and pressing machinery from Egypt?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Syria (11%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.74 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $13.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil extraction and pressing machinery from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 346%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import oil extraction and pressing machinery?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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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