Ships imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $87.7 million of ships in 2024 (60.2 thousand tonnes). That is 124% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $87.7M | 60.2K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 11.3K t |
Where Egypt imports ships from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), India (33%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.8M | 45% |
| India | $28.8M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.3M | 11% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Greece | $671K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $246K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $10K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.90 | Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | 53% |
| 8901.20 | Tankers | 40% |
| 8901.10 | Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Ships exports from Egypt
Exports of ships by Egypt reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 92% |
| Cyprus | $384K | 6.9% |
| United States | $52K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ships worth $87.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply ships to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($39.8 million), followed by India (33%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of ships per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of ships to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $87.7 million in 2024, an increase of 407%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export ships?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $82.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8901.90 (53% of the value) and 8901.20 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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