Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.7 million of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 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 | $10.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from
Most of the value came from Poland (28%), China (8%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.0M | 28% |
| China | $906K | 8.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $844K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $703K | 6.5% |
| Australia | $612K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $584K | 5.4% |
| United States | $421K | 3.9% |
| India | $406K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $384K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $332K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.10 per kg, 33% below the world average of $9.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) exports from Egypt
Exports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) by Egypt reached $310 thousand in 2024 (166 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $233K | 75% |
| Lebanon | $49K | 16% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports (HS 8707.90): 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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Egypt?
Poland was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (8%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $9.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
Yes. Egypt exported $310 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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