Refrigeration compressors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refrigeration compressors by Egypt reached $165.7 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $212.9 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 | $165.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $131.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $138.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $212.9M | 53.2K t |
| 2020 | $162.3M | 43.3K t |
| 2019 | $162.3M | 41.8K t |
| 2018 | $159.1M | 40.5K t |
| 2017 | $143.8M | 37.7K t |
Where Egypt imports refrigeration compressors from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.7M | 77% |
| Brazil | $7.1M | 4.3% |
| Slovakia | $7.1M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.80 per kg, 49% above the world average of $9.29. 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.
Refrigeration compressors exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported refrigeration compressors worth $1.1 million (180 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (29%), Sudan (21%), Tunisia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Egypt refrigeration compressors imports (HS 8414.30): 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 8414.30: Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration compressors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported refrigeration compressors worth $165.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration compressors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($127.7 million), followed by Brazil (4%) and Slovakia (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.80 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $9.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration compressors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143.8 million in 2017 to $165.7 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $212.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export refrigeration compressors?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Sudan and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $164.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration compressors?
The HS code for refrigeration compressors is subheading 8414.30. 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 8414 page.
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