Portable air compressors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported portable air compressors worth $3.1 million (708 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.0 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 | $3.1M | 709 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 799 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 570 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports portable air compressors from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), United States (21%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $781K | 26% |
| United States | $641K | 21% |
| Belgium | $408K | 13% |
| Italy | $359K | 12% |
| France | $189K | 6.2% |
| India | $167K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $151K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $146K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1.5% |
| Bangladesh | $29K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 56% below the world average of $9.90, 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.
Portable air compressors exports from Egypt
Exports of portable air compressors by Egypt reached $260 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $173K | 67% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 4.5% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.5% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.3% |
| Syria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported portable air compressors worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($781 thousand), followed by the United States (21%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2019 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export portable air compressors?
Yes. Egypt exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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