Textile finishing and coating machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $34.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $34.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports textile finishing and coating machinery from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Turkey (25%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+713% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 30% |
| Turkey | $8.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 13% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 3% |
| South Korea | $936K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $452K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $408K | 1.2% |
| India | $322K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.12 per kg, 22% below the world average of $14.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 8451.80: Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finishing and coating machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 199 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finishing and coating machinery to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finishing and coating machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.12 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $14.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile finishing and coating machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery?
The HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery is subheading 8451.80. 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 8451 page.
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