Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.4 million of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) in 2024 (600 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 110 countries for imports of this product. That is 240% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $5.4M | 600 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 209 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 460 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 295 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 314 t |
Where Egypt imports power looms (shuttle, wide-width) from
The largest suppliers were Austria (47%), China (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.6M | 47% |
| China | $822K | 15% |
| Turkey | $774K | 14% |
| United States | $499K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $269K | 5% |
| Japan | $169K | 3.1% |
| India | $129K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $94K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $83K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.05 per kg, 54% above the world average of $5.87. 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.
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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 8446.21: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms.
Common questions
What is the value of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported power looms (shuttle, wide-width) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 600 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 110 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 240% on 2023.
Which countries supply power looms (shuttle, wide-width) to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.05 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $5.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for power looms (shuttle, wide-width)?
The HS code for power looms (shuttle, wide-width) is subheading 8446.21. 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 8446 page.
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