Trailers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $131.3 million of trailers in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $131.3M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $104.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $99.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $68.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.4M | 11.6K t |
Where Egypt imports trailers from
Most of the value came from United States (50%), China (15%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65.1M | 50% |
| China | $19.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $13.7M | 10% |
| France | $7.3M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.90 | Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled: parts thereof for heading no. 8716 | 60% |
| 8716.39 | Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type) | 28% |
| 8716.80 | Vehicles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8716 | 4.6% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3 | 3.4% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers | 1.8% |
| 8716.20 | Trailers and semi-trailers: self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes | 1.7% |
| 8716.10 | Trailers and semi-trailers: of the caravan type, for housing or camping | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.45. 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.
Trailers exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $15.0 million of trailers in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Libya alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $8.7M | 58% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 13% |
| Sudan | $281K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $272K | 1.8% |
| Cuba | $172K | 1.2% |
| France | $76K | 0.5% |
| United States | $30K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $16K | 0.1% |
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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported trailers worth $131.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($65.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.45 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 trailers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.4 million in 2017 to $131.3 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export trailers?
Yes. Egypt exported $15.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $116.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8716.90 (60% of the value) and 8716.39 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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