Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) by Egypt reached $4.6 million in 2024 (469 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 218% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $4.6M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 518 t |
| 2022 | $683K | - |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 355 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 564 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 493 t |
| 2017 | $782K | 188 t |
Where Egypt imports shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) from
Most of the value came from India (40%), Turkey (17%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 40% |
| Turkey | $807K | 17% |
| Switzerland | $704K | 15% |
| China | $314K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $281K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $200K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $190K | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $164K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $114K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, close to the world average of $10.23.
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 shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) imports (HS 8446.29): 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 8446.29: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms.
Common questions
What is the value of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 131 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 218% on 2023.
Which countries supply shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $782 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 493%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power)?
The HS code for shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) is subheading 8446.29. 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 8446 page.
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