Plastic molding machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $195.0 million of plastic molding machine in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $195.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $228.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $233.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $237.6M | 29.6K t |
| 2020 | $197.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $221.5M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $176.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $115.8M | 9.9K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic molding machine from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Germany (15%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.2M | 46% |
| Germany | $29.0M | 15% |
| Italy | $17.7M | 9.1% |
| France | $16.5M | 8.5% |
| Austria | $8.9M | 4.6% |
| India | $6.9M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $6.0M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $5.5M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.80 | Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter | 27% |
| 8477.10 | Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials | 24% |
| 8477.20 | Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials | 16% |
| 8477.90 | Machinery: parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90 | 15% |
| 8477.30 | Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials | 8.3% |
| 8477.59 | Machinery: for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter | 6% |
| 8477.40 | Machinery: vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these… | 3.5% |
| 8477.51 | Machinery: for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.62 per kg, close to the world average of $13.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic molding machine exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic molding machine worth $5.9 million (509 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 60% |
| Turkey | $623K | 11% |
| Jordan | $422K | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $308K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $195K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $187K | 3.2% |
| United States | $121K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $79K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $62K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $57K | 1% |
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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic molding machine worth $195.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($90.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 559% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.62 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $13.91 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 plastic molding machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.8 million in 2017 to $195.0 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $237.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $189.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8477.80 (27% of the value) and 8477.10 (24%). 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 8477 page.
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