Aluminium gas cylinders imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported aluminium gas cylinders worth $4.2 million (386 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.2M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 102 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 157 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 245 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 96 t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium gas cylinders from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), United States (17%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 39% |
| United States | $720K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $487K | 12% |
| Germany | $469K | 11% |
| Singapore | $406K | 9.8% |
| China | $339K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $63K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.6% |
| France | $14K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.78 per kg, close to the world average of $12.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7613: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium gas cylinders imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium gas cylinders worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium gas cylinders to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (17%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.78 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $12.08 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 gas cylinders to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for aluminium gas cylinders?
The HS code for aluminium gas cylinders is heading 7613. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7613.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7613 page.
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