Petrol cars <1000cc imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $132.7 million of petrol cars <1000cc in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $179.8 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 | $132.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $97.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $114.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $177.8M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $118.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $67.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $179.8M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $112.4M | 12.1K t |
Where Egypt imports petrol cars <1000cc from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $109.2M | 82% |
| Kuwait | $10.7M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $602K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $573K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $416K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $346K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.53 per kg, 39% below the world average of $12.42, 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.
Petrol cars <1000cc exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $285 thousand of petrol cars <1000cc in 2024 (22 tonnes). Qatar alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $250K | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 7.2% |
| Malta | $14K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $132.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($109.2 million), followed by Kuwait (8%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.53 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $12.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.4 million in 2017 to $132.7 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $179.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. Egypt exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Malta. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $132.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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