Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $87.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 75% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $87.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $49.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $64.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $84.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $86.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $87.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $84.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $67.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt imports packing and wrapping machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), Switzerland (12%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $34.4M | 39% |
| Switzerland | $10.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 11% |
| China | $8.6M | 9.8% |
| Australia | $6.5M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.03 per kg, 20% above the world average of $35.78. 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.
Packing and wrapping machinery exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.0 million of packing and wrapping machinery in 2024 (178 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (25%), India (17%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 25% |
| India | $856K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $594K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $494K | 9.9% |
| Jordan | $467K | 9.3% |
| Libya | $466K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $185K | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $139K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $75K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $64K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $87.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($34.4 million), followed by Switzerland (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.03 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $35.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.9 million in 2017 to $87.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $87.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export packing and wrapping machinery?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $82.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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 8422 page.
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