Trucks imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported trucks worth $261.4 million (31.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $423.2 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 | $261.4M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $318.8M | 39.0K t |
| 2022 | $423.2M | 55.3K t |
| 2021 | $419.4M | 91.9K t |
| 2020 | $303.9M | 73.8K t |
| 2019 | $281.8M | 48.0K t |
| 2018 | $250.6M | 57.4K t |
| 2017 | $166.5M | 28.2K t |
Where Egypt imports trucks from
The largest suppliers were Japan (19%), China (17%), Thailand (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $50.8M | 19% |
| China | $45.6M | 17% |
| Thailand | $42.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $35.7M | 14% |
| France | $18.7M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $12.7M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $7.1M | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes)… | 36% |
| 8704.22 | Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but… | 26% |
| 8704.23 | Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes)… | 16% |
| 8704.31 | Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | 12% |
| 8704.90 | Vehicles: for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704 | 4.9% |
| 8704.10 | Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods | 3.5% |
| 8704.32 | Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.30 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trucks exports from Egypt
Exports of trucks by Egypt reached $2.9 million in 2024 (328 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (25%), Netherlands (23%), Sudan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $722K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $685K | 23% |
| Sudan | $484K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $444K | 15% |
| Ethiopia | $272K | 9.3% |
| Mauritania | $127K | 4.3% |
| Jordan | $100K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $27K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $15K | 0.5% |
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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported trucks worth $261.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Egypt?
Japan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($50.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Thailand (16%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.30 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $9.72 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 trucks to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $166.5 million in 2017 to $261.4 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $423.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export trucks?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $258.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (36% of the value) and 8704.22 (26%). 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 8704 page.
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