Vehicle bodies imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle bodies by Egypt reached $25.9 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $25.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt imports vehicle bodies from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.6M | 56% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 12% |
| China | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $844K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $703K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $612K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $593K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $483K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $419K | 1.6% |
| India | $406K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.10 | Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703 | 59% |
| 8707.90 | Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705 | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.99 per kg, close to the world average of $9.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle bodies exports from Egypt
Exports of vehicle bodies by Egypt reached $2.6 million in 2024 (382 tonnes). Morocco alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.3M | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $233K | 8.9% |
| Lebanon | $49K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Iraq | $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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vehicle bodies worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Poland (12%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.00 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 vehicle bodies to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export vehicle bodies?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8707.10 (59% of the value) and 8707.90 (41%). 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 8707 page.
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