Rope and cable making machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported rope and cable making machines worth $25.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $25.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 726 t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 42.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 239 t |
Where Egypt imports rope and cable making machines from
The largest suppliers were Austria (36%), China (28%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $9.3M | 37% |
| China | $7.2M | 28% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| India | $661K | 2.6% |
| France | $623K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $324K | 1.3% |
| United States | $236K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $217K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.82 per kg, 24% below the world average of $18.16, 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 8479.40: Machines: for making rope or cable.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cable making machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rope and cable making machines worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 154 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cable making machines to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by China (28%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cable making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.82 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $18.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cable making machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. The peak was 2022 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cable making machines?
The HS code for rope and cable making machines is subheading 8479.40. 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 8479 page.
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