Aluminium collapsible tubes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium collapsible tubes by Egypt reached $11.2 million in 2024 (773 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 773 t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 994 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 170 t |
| 2017 | $851K | 77 t |
Where Egypt exports aluminium collapsible tubes to
Algeria alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $6.3M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 10% |
| Turkey | $979K | 8.7% |
| Jordan | $793K | 7.1% |
| Russia | $592K | 5.3% |
| Tunisia | $536K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $243K | 2.2% |
| Yemen | $205K | 1.8% |
| Palestine | $162K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $107K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.51 per kg, close to the world average of $13.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium collapsible tubes imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported aluminium collapsible tubes worth $2.2 million (138 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (32%), India (28%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $710K | 32% |
| India | $625K | 28% |
| Turkey | $422K | 19% |
| China | $276K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $105K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $44K | 2% |
| Hungary | $22K | 1% |
| France | $17K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt aluminium collapsible tubes exports (HS 7612.10): 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 7612.10: Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium collapsible tubes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported aluminium collapsible tubes worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 773 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium collapsible tubes from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium collapsible tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.51 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $13.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium collapsible tubes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $850 thousand in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import aluminium collapsible tubes?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, India and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium collapsible tubes?
The HS code for aluminium collapsible tubes is subheading 7612.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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