Aluminium ingots exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium ingots worth $424.8 million (171.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $424.8M | 171.0K t |
| 2023 | $382.0M | 153.4K t |
| 2022 | $277.5M | 90.7K t |
| 2021 | $369.6M | 156.5K t |
| 2020 | $238.2M | 130.9K t |
| 2019 | $197.3M | 99.1K t |
| 2018 | $290.1M | 124.6K t |
| 2017 | $241.9M | 117.9K t |
Where Egypt exports aluminium ingots to
Italy alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $297.5M | 70% |
| Slovenia | $39.5M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $16.6M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $12.9M | 3% |
| Poland | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $6.2M | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $6.0M | 1.4% |
| Greece | $4.4M | 1% |
| China | $4.1M | 1% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.10 | Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) | 55% |
| 7601.20 | Aluminium: unwrought, alloys | 45% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported aluminium ingots worth $95.7 million (35.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Bahrain (36%), Saudi Arabia (26%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $34.9M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24.9M | 26% |
| Turkey | $16.5M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.7M | 10% |
| Qatar | $4.3M | 4.5% |
| Russia | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| China | $619K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $563K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $545K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $249K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported aluminium ingots worth $424.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($297.5 million), followed by Slovenia (9%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 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 ingots from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $241.9 million in 2017 to $424.8 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import aluminium ingots?
Yes. Egypt imported $95.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $329.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7601.10 (55% of the value) and 7601.20 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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