Aluminium foil unrolled imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $85.1 million of aluminium foil unrolled in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 112% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $85.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $65.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 3.8K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium foil unrolled from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $43.1M | 51% |
| China | $24.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 6.2% |
| France | $4.3M | 5.1% |
| India | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $856K | 1% |
| Oman | $654K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $602K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $323K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.13 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.38. 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 foil unrolled exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium foil unrolled worth $493 thousand (145 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (21%), Lebanon (15%), Libya (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt aluminium foil unrolled imports (HS 7607.19): 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 7607.19: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil unrolled imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium foil unrolled worth $85.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil unrolled to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($43.1 million), followed by China (28%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil unrolled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil unrolled to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $85.1 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export aluminium foil unrolled?
Yes. Egypt exported $493 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $84.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil unrolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil unrolled is subheading 7607.19. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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