Wood working machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $16.1 million of wood working machine in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $25.3 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 | $16.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 4.0K t |
Where Egypt imports wood working machine from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (29%), China (28%), Italy (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.7M | 29% |
| China | $4.5M | 28% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| France | $396K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $240K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $211K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $188K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $186K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $182K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8465
| 8465.99 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: n.e.c. in heading no. 8465 | 44% |
| 8465.91 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: sawing machines | 14% |
| 8465.10 | Machine-tools: which can carry out different types of machining operations without tool change between such operations, for working wood, cork, bone… | 10% |
| 8465.92 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines | 8.6% |
| 8465.93 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: grinding, sanding or polishing machines | 8.2% |
| 8465.96 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: splitting, slicing or paring machines | 4.4% |
| 8465.95 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: drilling or morticing machines | 4.2% |
| 8465.94 | Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: bending or assembling machines | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8465.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 35% below the world average of $10.06, 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.
Wood working machine exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.9 million of wood working machine in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Norway (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $395K | 14% |
| Norway | $394K | 14% |
| Libya | $383K | 13% |
| India | $83K | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $70K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $42K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $37K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wood working machine worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machine to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (28%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $10.06 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of wood working machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $25.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export wood working machine?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Norway. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machine?
The HS code for wood working machine is heading 8465. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8465.99 (44% of the value) and 8465.91 (14%). 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 8465 page.
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