Aluminium foil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $204.1 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (38.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $204.1M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $126.0M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $185.5M | 31.1K t |
| 2021 | $132.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2020 | $91.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2019 | $97.7M | 32.8K t |
| 2018 | $88.7M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $81.5M | 25.6K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium foil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $108.6M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53.1M | 26% |
| India | $9.5M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| France | $4.9M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1% |
| Oman | $2.1M | 1% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.19 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled | 42% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm | 34% |
| 7607.20 | Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium foil worth $15.1 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (35%), Libya (16%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $5.2M | 35% |
| Libya | $2.5M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Palestine | $874K | 5.8% |
| Jordan | $760K | 5% |
| Syria | $755K | 5% |
| Iraq | $579K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $388K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $319K | 2.1% |
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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium foil worth $204.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($108.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.82 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 foil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.5 million in 2017 to $204.1 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aluminium foil?
Yes. Egypt exported $15.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Libya and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $188.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7607.19 (42% of the value) and 7607.11 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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