Other welding machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.9 million of other welding machines in 2024 (413 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.8 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 | $5.9M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 772 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 369 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 104 t |
Where Egypt imports other welding machines from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (17%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 40% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 17% |
| Turkey | $689K | 12% |
| Germany | $354K | 6% |
| Japan | $282K | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $234K | 4% |
| United States | $197K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $191K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $127K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.31 per kg, 59% below the world average of $35.31, 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.
Other welding machines exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported other welding machines worth $221 thousand (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $156K | 71% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 24% |
| Zambia | $5K | 2.3% |
| China | $2K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt other welding machines imports (HS 8515.80): 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 8515.80: Welding machines and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of other welding machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other welding machines worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 413 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply other welding machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of other welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.31 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $35.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other welding machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2020 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export other welding machines?
Yes. Egypt exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and Zambia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other welding machines?
The HS code for other welding machines is subheading 8515.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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