Textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $24.8 million of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $24.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 339 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 601 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 668 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 522 t |
Where Egypt imports textile fiber preparation machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 66% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $909K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $531K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $461K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $396K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $275K | 1.1% |
| Eswatini | $106K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.11 per kg, 20% above the world average of $12.59. 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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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 8445.19: Textile machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile fiber preparation machinery (other) worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 148 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile fiber preparation machinery (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Japan (10%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.11 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $12.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 547%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile fiber preparation machinery (other)?
The HS code for textile fiber preparation machinery (other) is subheading 8445.19. 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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