Piston engine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported piston engine worth $98.7 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $98.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $78.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $93.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $116.0M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $91.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $81.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $81.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 8.2K t |
Where Egypt imports piston engine from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (17%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 17% |
| India | $15.1M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.6M | 11% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 6.4% |
| United States | $3.0M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 2% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.34 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc | 69% |
| 8407.32 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not… | 13% |
| 8407.90 | Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion | 11% |
| 8407.21 | Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 4.5% |
| 8407.10 | Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 1.9% |
| 8407.33 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not… | 0.9% |
| 8407.29 | Engines: for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 0.2% |
| 8407.31 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.06 per kg, 38% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported piston engine worth $897 thousand (38 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (49%), Tanzania (27%), Australia (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $439K | 49% |
| Tanzania | $239K | 27% |
| Australia | $102K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 5% |
| Canada | $28K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.5% |
| India | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported piston engine worth $98.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Germany (17%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.06 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of piston engine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $98.7 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $116.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export piston engine?
Yes. Egypt exported $897 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Tanzania and Australia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $97.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8407.34 (69% of the value) and 8407.32 (13%). 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 8407 page.
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