Textile machinery parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $62.1 million of textile machinery parts in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $62.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports textile machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Belgium (14%), China (13%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $8.8M | 14% |
| China | $8.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $6.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $6.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 9.2% |
| France | $3.8M | 6.1% |
| India | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 4.3% |
Product types under HS 8448
| 8448.49 | Weaving machines (looms): parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4 | 30% |
| 8448.39 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8445, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.3 | 17% |
| 8448.19 | Machinery, auxiliary: for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11 | 15% |
| 8448.11 | Machinery, auxiliary: dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith | 9.8% |
| 8448.59 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8447, other than sinkers, needles and other articles used in… | 7% |
| 8448.51 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches | 7% |
| 8448.31 | Machines, card clothing: parts and accessories | 4.2% |
| 8448.20 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444 | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8448.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.68 per kg, 35% below the world average of $24.04, 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.
Textile machinery parts exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported textile machinery parts worth $623 thousand (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (48%), Italy (13%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $297K | 48% |
| Italy | $78K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 9.1% |
| Tanzania | $48K | 7.7% |
| Morocco | $22K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 3.2% |
| France | $15K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $14K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $13K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 1.9% |
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 8448: Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of textile machinery parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile machinery parts worth $62.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile machinery parts to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.68 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $24.04 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 textile machinery parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.0 million in 2017 to $62.1 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export textile machinery parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $623 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $61.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile machinery parts?
The HS code for textile machinery parts is heading 8448. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8448.49 (30% of the value) and 8448.39 (17%). 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 8448 page.
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