Abrasive sheets (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.5 million of abrasive sheets (other) in 2024 (349 tonnes). That is 47% more than in 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 349 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 208 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 196 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 621 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 704 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 656 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 658 t |
Where Egypt imports abrasive sheets (other) from
Most of the value came from Italy (43%), Turkey (25%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 43% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 25% |
| Germany | $613K | 14% |
| China | $564K | 13% |
| Slovenia | $41K | 0.9% |
| United States | $33K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $26K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.97 per kg, close to the world average of $13.66.
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 sheets (other) imports (HS 6805.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6805.30: Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive sheets (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported abrasive sheets (other) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 349 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive sheets (other) to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive sheets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.97 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $13.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive sheets (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive sheets (other)?
The HS code for abrasive sheets (other) is subheading 6805.30. 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 6805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World abrasive sheets (other) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Egypt
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.