Tower cranes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.3 million of tower cranes in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.8 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 | $7.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 2.9K t |
Where Egypt imports tower cranes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), China (34%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 41% |
| China | $2.5M | 34% |
| Italy | $974K | 13% |
| Sweden | $351K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $172K | 2.3% |
| United States | $153K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $54K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tower cranes exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported tower cranes worth $990 thousand (234 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (40%), France (22%), Saudi Arabia (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $396K | 40% |
| France | $214K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $159K | 16% |
| Italy | $144K | 15% |
| Albania | $26K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $20K | 2% |
| Belgium | $15K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 1% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tower cranes worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (34%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tower cranes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export tower cranes?
Yes. Egypt exported $990 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. 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 8426 page.
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