Specialized machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery by Egypt reached $452.9 million in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $452.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $438.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $383.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $451.1M | 77.1K t |
| 2020 | $327.5M | 25.1K t |
| 2019 | $337.0M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $391.8M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $457.7M | 21.1K t |
Where Egypt imports specialized machinery from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (8%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $181.8M | 40% |
| Italy | $36.3M | 8% |
| Germany | $35.5M | 7.8% |
| United States | $19.9M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $16.1M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $15.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $15.4M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15.1M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $12.4M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $12.3M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter | 64% |
| 8479.90 | Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | 12% |
| 8479.82 | Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring | 6.5% |
| 8479.40 | Machines: for making rope or cable | 5.6% |
| 8479.81 | Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders | 3.3% |
| 8479.60 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers | 2.3% |
| 8479.10 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | 2.2% |
| 8479.50 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.78 per kg, close to the world average of $18.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $41.9 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tunisia (23%), Hong Kong (19%), Turkey (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $9.6M | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $8.1M | 19% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.5M | 8.3% |
| United States | $2.5M | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Syria | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Algeria | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $906K | 2.2% |
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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialized machinery worth $452.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($181.8 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.78 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $18.55 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 specialized machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $457.7 million in 2017 to $452.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2017 at $457.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Egypt exported $41.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Hong Kong and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $411.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (64% of the value) and 8479.90 (12%). 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 8479 page.
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