Special purpose vehicles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $69.0 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $407.0 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 | $69.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $65.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $116.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $245.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $203.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $169.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $146.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $407.0M | 16.5K t |
Where Egypt imports special purpose vehicles from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), United States (12%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+820% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.3M | 22% |
| United States | $8.3M | 12% |
| China | $8.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 8% |
| Bulgaria | $5.2M | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Senegal | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c.… | 54% |
| 8705.10 | Vehicles: crane lorries | 24% |
| 8705.30 | Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles | 18% |
| 8705.40 | Vehicles: concrete-mixer lorries | 3% |
| 8705.20 | Vehicles: mobile drilling derricks | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.81 per kg, 25% above the world average of $7.07. 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.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.4 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (672 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (46%), Saudi Arabia (37%), Jordan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+419% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 37% |
| Jordan | $592K | 11% |
| Iraq | $235K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $83K | 1.5% |
| Madagascar | $9K | 0.2% |
| Libya | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported special purpose vehicles worth $69.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by the United States (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 820% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $7.07 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 special purpose vehicles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $407.0 million in 2017 to $69.0 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2017 at $407.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $63.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (54% of the value) and 8705.10 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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