Vehicle gearboxes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle gearboxes by Egypt reached $51.8 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $65.0 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 | $51.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $62.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $44.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Egypt imports vehicle gearboxes from
The largest suppliers were Japan (38%), Germany (19%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $19.9M | 38% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 19% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 14% |
| China | $5.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| United States | $633K | 1.2% |
| France | $542K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $347K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $334K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.06 per kg, close to the world average of $16.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle gearboxes exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $282 thousand of vehicle gearboxes in 2024 (160 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $191K | 68% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 20% |
| Germany | $7K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $6K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $4K | 1.5% |
| United States | $4K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vehicle gearboxes worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Egypt?
Japan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.06 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $16.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.7 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $65.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export vehicle gearboxes?
Yes. Egypt exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $51.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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 8708 page.
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