Plasma arc cutting machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasma arc cutting machines by Egypt reached $2.0 million in 2024 (65 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.0M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 156 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 86 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 153 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $689K | 57 t |
| 2017 | $751K | 66 t |
Where Egypt imports plasma arc cutting machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (34%), China (21%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $687K | 34% |
| China | $420K | 21% |
| Turkey | $415K | 21% |
| Poland | $262K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $203K | 10% |
| United States | $15K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.19 per kg, 32% above the world average of $23.56. 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 plasma arc cutting machines imports (HS 8456.40): 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 8456.40: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by plasma arc processes:.
Common questions
What is the value of plasma arc cutting machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plasma arc cutting machines worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasma arc cutting machines to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($687 thousand), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasma arc cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.19 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $23.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plasma arc cutting machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $751 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2023 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasma arc cutting machines?
The HS code for plasma arc cutting machines is subheading 8456.40. 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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