Printing machinery (other types) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing machinery (other types) by Egypt reached $16.1 million in 2024 (527 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $16.1M | 527 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 453 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 544 t |
Where Egypt imports printing machinery (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Italy (19%), Portugal (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 19% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| France | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $795K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $741K | 4.6% |
| Albania | $704K | 4.4% |
| United States | $331K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.64 per kg, close to the world average of $27.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing machinery (other types) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $253 thousand of printing machinery (other types) in 2024 (7 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $208K | 82% |
| Oman | $26K | 10% |
| Italy | $16K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt printing machinery (other types) imports (HS 8443.19): 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 8443.19: Printing machinery: used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery (other types) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printing machinery (other types) worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 527 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery (other types) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.64 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $27.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing machinery (other types) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2018 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export printing machinery (other types)?
Yes. Egypt exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery (other types)?
The HS code for printing machinery (other types) is subheading 8443.19. 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 8443 page.
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