Spinning machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $148.3 million of spinning machine in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $193.4 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 | $148.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $193.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $59.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $43.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Egypt imports spinning machine from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (21%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.8M | 31% |
| India | $31.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $25.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $8.7M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| United States | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8445
| 8445.20 | Textile machinery: spinning machines | 25% |
| 8445.40 | Textile machinery: winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines | 18% |
| 8445.90 | Textile machinery: involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445 | 18% |
| 8445.19 | Textile machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres | 17% |
| 8445.13 | Textile machinery: drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres | 8.1% |
| 8445.11 | Textile machinery: carding machines for preparing textile fibres | 6.4% |
| 8445.30 | Textile machinery: doubling or twisting machines | 5.4% |
| 8445.12 | Textile machinery: combing machines for preparing textile fibres | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8445.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.82 per kg, close to the world average of $13.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spinning machine exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported spinning machine worth $531 thousand (57 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (44%), China (27%), India (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $233K | 44% |
| China | $144K | 27% |
| India | $103K | 20% |
| Italy | $44K | 8.2% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Algeria | $0K | 0% |
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 8445: Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or winding machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on machines of heading no. 8446 and 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of spinning machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported spinning machine worth $148.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 176 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply spinning machine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($45.8 million), followed by India (21%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of spinning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.33 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 spinning machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $148.3 million in 2024, an increase of 607%. The peak was 2023 at $193.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export spinning machine?
Yes. Egypt exported $531 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, China and India. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $147.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spinning machine?
The HS code for spinning machine is heading 8445. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8445.20 (25% of the value) and 8445.40 (18%). 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 8445 page.
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