Ship propellers and blades imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ship propellers and blades worth $7.6 million (246 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.9 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 | $7.6M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 495 t |
| 2021 | $42.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 513 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 140 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 126 t |
Where Egypt imports ship propellers and blades from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.9M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 19% |
| Finland | $375K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $310K | 4.1% |
| United States | $179K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $145K | 1.9% |
| India | $71K | 0.9% |
| China | $56K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.91 per kg, 86% above the world average of $16.60. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ship propellers and blades imports (HS 8487.10): 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 8487.10: Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of ship propellers and blades imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ship propellers and blades worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship propellers and blades to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Finland (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of ship propellers and blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.91 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $16.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ship propellers and blades to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2021 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship propellers and blades?
The HS code for ship propellers and blades is subheading 8487.10. 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 8487 page.
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