Tobacco machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported tobacco machinery worth $5.4 million (29 tonnes). That is 230% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $28.7 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 | $5.4M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 762 t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 166 t |
Where Egypt imports tobacco machinery from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (40%), Germany (32%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $542K | 10% |
| Italy | $233K | 4.4% |
| China | $165K | 3.1% |
| United States | $143K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $103K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $100K | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $22K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8478
| 8478.90 | Machinery: parts of those for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter | 85% |
| 8478.10 | Machinery: for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8478.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $186.86 per kg, 303% above the world average of $46.39. 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.
Tobacco machinery exports from Egypt
Exports of tobacco machinery by Egypt reached $1.0 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.0M | 97% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 2% |
| Germany | $11K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8478: Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tobacco machinery worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco machinery to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (32%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $186.86 per kg in 2024, 303% above the world average of $46.39 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 tobacco machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $28.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export tobacco machinery?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery?
The HS code for tobacco machinery is heading 8478. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8478.90 (85% of the value) and 8478.10 (15%). 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 8478 page.
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