Work holders imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported work holders worth $4.1 million (183 tonnes). That is 265% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.1M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 211 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 171 t |
Where Egypt imports work holders from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), United States (32%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 47% |
| United States | $1.3M | 32% |
| South Korea | $310K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $248K | 6% |
| France | $89K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $63K | 1.5% |
| India | $57K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $46K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $30K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.44 per kg, 36% below the world average of $34.88, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt work holders imports (HS 8466.20): 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 8466.20: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holders.
Common questions
What is the value of work holders imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported work holders worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 265% on 2023.
Which countries supply work holders to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (32%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of work holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.44 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $34.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of work holders to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for work holders?
The HS code for work holders is subheading 8466.20. 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 8466 page.
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