Overhead travelling cranes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of overhead travelling cranes by Egypt reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.1 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 764 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 525 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 856 t |
Where Egypt imports overhead travelling cranes from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Italy (21%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 41% |
| Italy | $685K | 21% |
| Turkey | $491K | 15% |
| India | $192K | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $150K | 4.6% |
| Norway | $142K | 4.4% |
| Finland | $93K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $43K | 1.3% |
| France | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.47, 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.
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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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported overhead travelling cranes worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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