Welding machinery (other types) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported welding machinery (other types) worth $8.8 million (506 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 270% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $8.8M | 506 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 482 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 302 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 346 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 94 t |
| 2017 | $488K | 53 t |
Where Egypt imports welding machinery (other types) from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 94% |
| South Korea | $142K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $134K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $17K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.38 per kg, 36% above the world average of $12.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt welding machinery (other types) imports (HS 8468.80): 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 8468.80: Machinery and apparatus: for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, n.e.c. in heading no. 8468.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machinery (other types) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported welding machinery (other types) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 506 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 270% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machinery (other types) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by South Korea (2%) and Russia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 950% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.38 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $12.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machinery (other types) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $488 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machinery (other types)?
The HS code for welding machinery (other types) is subheading 8468.80. 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 8468 page.
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