Photon beam cutting machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported photon beam cutting machines worth $4.1 million (57 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 130 countries for imports of this product. That is 486% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 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 | $4.1M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $700K | 10 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 22 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 33 t |
Where Egypt imports photon beam cutting machines from
Spain alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 79% |
| Japan | $378K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $257K | 6.3% |
| China | $126K | 3.1% |
| France | $69K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.66 per kg, 657% above the world average of $9.47. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt photon beam cutting machines imports (HS 8456.12): 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 8456.12: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other light or photon beam processes (not laser).
Common questions
What is the value of photon beam cutting machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported photon beam cutting machines worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 130 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 486% on 2023.
Which countries supply photon beam cutting machines to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Japan (9%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of photon beam cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.66 per kg in 2024, 657% above the world average of $9.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of photon beam cutting machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for photon beam cutting machines?
The HS code for photon beam cutting machines is subheading 8456.12. 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 8456 page.
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