Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.1 million of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) in 2024 (412 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $55.7 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 | $4.1M | 412 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 690 t |
| 2022 | $55.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $773K | 287 t |
| 2020 | $319K | 76 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 170 t |
Where Egypt imports rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.5M | 62% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 32% |
| Kuwait | $82K | 2% |
| France | $67K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0.7% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| China | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, 25% below the world average of $13.17, 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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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 8430.39: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 412 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (32%) and Kuwait (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $13.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $55.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.39. 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 8430 page.
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