Aluminium drums exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium drums worth $40.8 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% 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 | $40.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 167 t |
Where Egypt exports aluminium drums to
Libya alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $26.3M | 65% |
| Algeria | $7.5M | 18% |
| Sudan | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $980K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $869K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $592K | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $536K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $395K | 1% |
| Palestine | $276K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 73% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not… | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.40 per kg, 32% above the world average of $7.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium drums imports to Egypt
Imports of aluminium drums by Egypt reached $20.1 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Greece (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.6M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 25% |
| Greece | $2.0M | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 5% |
| India | $1.0M | 5% |
| China | $770K | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $432K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $405K | 2% |
| Germany | $315K | 1.6% |
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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported aluminium drums worth $40.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium drums from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by Algeria (18%) and Sudan (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.40 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $7.86 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 exports of aluminium drums from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $40.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $49.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import aluminium drums?
Yes. Egypt imported $20.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (73% of the value) and 7612.10 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 page.
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