Wire working machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported wire working machines worth $10.5 million (448 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 212% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $10.5M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 311 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 311 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 480 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 56 t |
Where Egypt imports wire working machines from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.4M | 51% |
| China | $4.9M | 47% |
| Germany | $104K | 1% |
| Turkey | $44K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.42 per kg, 69% above the world average of $13.84. 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.
Wire working machines exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported wire working machines worth $262 thousand (4 tonnes). Italy alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $256K | 98% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1.2% |
| Palestine | $1K | 0.5% |
| Bolivia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt wire working machines imports (HS 8463.30): 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 8463.30: Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of wire working machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wire working machines worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 212% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire working machines to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (47%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire working machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.42 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $13.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wire working machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 566%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export wire working machines?
Yes. Egypt exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Zambia and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire working machines?
The HS code for wire working machines is subheading 8463.30. 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 8463 page.
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