Paper bag making machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.1 million of paper bag making machines in 2024 (335 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 161% on 2023. 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 | $6.1M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 134 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 337 t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 493 t |
| 2018 | $741K | 620 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 195 t |
Where Egypt imports paper bag making machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 64% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $451K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $309K | 5.1% |
| Pakistan | $163K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $70K | 1.2% |
| India | $46K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $22K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.11 per kg, close to the world average of $21.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt paper bag making machines imports (HS 8441.20): 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 8441.20: Machines: for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper bag making machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper bag making machines worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 161% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper bag making machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Austria (18%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper bag making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.11 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $21.01 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 bag making machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper bag making machines?
The HS code for paper bag making machines is subheading 8441.20. 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 8441 page.
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