Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.2 million of steam and sand blasting machines in 2024 (731 tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.1 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 | $10.2M | 731 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 473 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 436 t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 714 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 590 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 428 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 363 t |
Where Egypt imports steam and sand blasting machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), China (19%), Slovenia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 24% |
| China | $1.9M | 19% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Brazil | $973K | 9.5% |
| Czech Republic | $822K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $748K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $623K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $608K | 6% |
| Denmark | $189K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $113K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.98 per kg, 33% above the world average of $10.51. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 731 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Slovenia (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.98 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $10.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2021 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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