Sawing and cutting-off machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.8 million of sawing and cutting-off machines in 2024 (476 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $3.8M | 476 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 638 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 258 t |
Where Egypt imports sawing and cutting-off machines from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 65% |
| Turkey | $366K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $225K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $118K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $97K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $93K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $93K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $75K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $45K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.00 per kg, 25% below the world average of $10.60, 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.
Sawing and cutting-off machines exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $594 thousand of sawing and cutting-off machines in 2024 (95 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $390K | 66% |
| Singapore | $154K | 26% |
| Turkey | $21K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.9% |
| Guinea | $5K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.4% |
| China | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sawing and cutting-off machines imports (HS 8461.50): 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 8461.50: Machine-tools: sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of sawing and cutting-off machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sawing and cutting-off machines worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 476 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawing and cutting-off machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawing and cutting-off machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.00 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $10.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawing and cutting-off machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export sawing and cutting-off machines?
Yes. Egypt exported $594 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Singapore and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines?
The HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines is subheading 8461.50. 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 8461 page.
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