Water filtration equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $93.3 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $169.5 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 | $93.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $106.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $97.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $113.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $169.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $80.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $127.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $116.9M | 6.2K t |
Where Egypt imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), United States (15%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.1M | 28% |
| United States | $13.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 13% |
| China | $9.2M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $3.6M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.94 per kg, 35% above the world average of $18.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water filtration equipment exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported water filtration equipment worth $8.0 million (480 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $4.8M | 60% |
| Algeria | $2.1M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $478K | 6% |
| Morocco | $210K | 2.6% |
| Jordan | $66K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $51K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $43K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $26K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported water filtration equipment worth $93.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.94 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116.9 million in 2017 to $93.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $169.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $85.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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