Abrasive grinding wheels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $19.2 million of abrasive grinding wheels in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 7.1K t |
Where Egypt imports abrasive grinding wheels from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 59% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Slovenia | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $571K | 3% |
| Russia | $230K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $192K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $170K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $112K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.21, 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 abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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