Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.2 million of shovels and loaders (other) in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.8 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 | $9.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt imports shovels and loaders (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), United States (16%), United Kingdom (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 20% |
| United States | $1.5M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 13% |
| Ireland | $645K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $645K | 7% |
| Italy | $624K | 6.8% |
| China | $535K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $463K | 5% |
| Turkey | $346K | 3.8% |
| India | $332K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 51% below the world average of $6.43, 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.
Shovels and loaders (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of shovels and loaders (other) by Egypt reached $712 thousand in 2024 (109 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (47%), Saudi Arabia (34%), Tunisia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $333K | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $244K | 34% |
| Tunisia | $52K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $32K | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $11K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (16%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2021 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export shovels and loaders (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $712 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. 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 8429 page.
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