Printing component preparation machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.0 million of printing component preparation machinery in 2024 (196 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $3.0M | 196 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 221 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 311 t |
Where Egypt imports printing component preparation machinery from
The largest suppliers were United States (34%), China (23%), Germany (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+863% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 34% |
| China | $690K | 23% |
| Germany | $665K | 22% |
| Belgium | $248K | 8.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $98K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $40K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $38K | 1.3% |
| France | $28K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.24 per kg, 58% below the world average of $36.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt printing component preparation machinery imports (HS 8442.30): 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 8442.30: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components.
Common questions
What is the value of printing component preparation machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printing component preparation machinery worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing component preparation machinery to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (22%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing component preparation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.24 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $36.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing component preparation machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing component preparation machinery?
The HS code for printing component preparation machinery is subheading 8442.30. 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 8442 page.
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