Specialized service vehicles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported specialized service vehicles worth $37.3 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $347.2 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 | $37.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $32.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $144.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $143.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $88.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $70.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $347.2M | 4.1K t |
Where Egypt imports specialized service vehicles from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), United Kingdom (16%), Bulgaria (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 16% |
| Bulgaria | $5.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 8.7% |
| Senegal | $2.9M | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Central African Republic | $1.0M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.39 per kg, close to the world average of $11.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized service vehicles exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported specialized service vehicles worth $1.5 million (103 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 73% |
| Iraq | $235K | 15% |
| Jordan | $170K | 11% |
| Libya | $6K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialized service vehicles worth $37.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Bulgaria (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.39 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $347.2 million in 2017 to $37.3 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2017 at $347.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. 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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