Printing machinery parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.5 million of printing machinery parts in 2024 (78 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.1 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 | $3.5M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 123 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 201 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 257 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 154 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 202 t |
Where Egypt imports printing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), China (13%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 42% |
| China | $439K | 13% |
| Italy | $414K | 12% |
| United States | $194K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $194K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $168K | 4.8% |
| France | $83K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $63K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $57K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.84 per kg, close to the world average of $38.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing machinery parts exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $721 thousand of printing machinery parts in 2024 (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sweden (30%), Malta (19%), Thailand (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $213K | 30% |
| Malta | $139K | 19% |
| Thailand | $98K | 14% |
| Zambia | $65K | 9.1% |
| Qatar | $62K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $50K | 7% |
| Turkey | $46K | 6.4% |
| Angola | $17K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt printing machinery parts imports (HS 8443.91): 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printing machinery parts worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.84 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $38.85 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 machinery parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export printing machinery parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $721 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Malta and Thailand. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91. 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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