Aluminium cables imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Egypt reached $59.6 million in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. That is 152% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $136.8 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 | $59.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $55.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $131.2M | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $136.8M | 50.5K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium cables from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $31.0M | 52% |
| China | $20.8M | 35% |
| Bahrain | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $812K | 1.4% |
| United States | $62K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.10 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core | 82% |
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Aluminium cables exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium cables worth $54.5 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 117 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $48.2M | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $758K | 1.4% |
| Sudan | $668K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $471K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $420K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $150K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $119K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 0.2% |
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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium cables worth $59.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 192 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by China (35%) and Bahrain (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.90 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 aluminium cables to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136.8 million in 2017 to $59.6 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $136.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aluminium cables?
Yes. Egypt exported $54.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Poland. That compares with imports of $59.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7614.10 (82% of the value) and 7614.90 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7614 page.
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