Tugs and pusher craft imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tugs and pusher craft by Egypt reached $12.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.3 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 | $12.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $59.3M | 772 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $801K | 171 t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $290K | 44 t |
Where Egypt imports tugs and pusher craft from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.4M | 93% |
| China | $877K | 7.2% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, close to the world average of $8.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tugs and pusher craft exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $40.7 million of tugs and pusher craft in 2024. Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.0M | 57% |
| Libya | $8.0M | 20% |
| Tunisia | $7.5M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 5.5% |
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 8904: Tugs and pusher craft.
Common questions
What is the value of tugs and pusher craft imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tugs and pusher craft worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply tugs and pusher craft to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by China (7%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tugs and pusher craft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $8.28 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 tugs and pusher craft to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $290 thousand in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $59.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export tugs and pusher craft?
Yes. Egypt exported $40.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Tunisia. That compares with imports of $12.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tugs and pusher craft?
The HS code for tugs and pusher craft is heading 8904. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8904.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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