Specialist vessels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialist vessels by Egypt reached $37.6 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $693.7 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 | $37.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $142.1M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $693.7M | 93.1K t |
| 2020 | $132.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 568 t |
| 2018 | $71.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $236.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports specialist vessels from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (45%), China (41%), Greece (6%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $16.9M | 45% |
| China | $15.4M | 41% |
| Greece | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $439K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $153K | 0.4% |
| United States | $33K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 79% |
| 8905.90 | Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks | 15% |
| 8905.20 | Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.89, 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.
Specialist vessels exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.4 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 100% |
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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialist vessels worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by China (41%) and Greece (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.89 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 specialist vessels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.5 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $693.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export specialist vessels?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $35.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8905.10 (79% of the value) and 8905.90 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
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