Textile yarn preparation machinery (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported textile yarn preparation machinery (other) worth $26.9 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 155 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $26.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 506 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 574 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 781 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 875 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 482 t |
Where Egypt imports textile yarn preparation machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Italy (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 34% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 16% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 14% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $681K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $583K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $505K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $503K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $309K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.75 per kg, close to the world average of $11.96.
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 8445.90: Textile machinery: involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445.
Common questions
What is the value of textile yarn preparation machinery (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile yarn preparation machinery (other) worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile yarn preparation machinery (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile yarn preparation machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.96 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 yarn preparation machinery (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 828%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile yarn preparation machinery (other)?
The HS code for textile yarn preparation machinery (other) is subheading 8445.90. 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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