Paper and paperboard machinery parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and paperboard machinery parts by Egypt reached $8.6 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.5 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 | $8.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 601 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 244 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports paper and paperboard machinery parts from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 56% |
| Italy | $922K | 11% |
| Finland | $636K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $411K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $400K | 4.7% |
| India | $287K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $195K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $169K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $124K | 1.5% |
| Slovenia | $104K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 82% below the world average of $15.32, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt paper and paperboard machinery parts imports (HS 8439.99): 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 8439.99: Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and paperboard machinery parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper and paperboard machinery parts worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and paperboard machinery parts to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Finland (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and paperboard machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $15.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and paperboard machinery parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts?
The HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts is subheading 8439.99. 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 8439 page.
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