Aluminium oxide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $278.7 million of aluminium oxide in 2024 (416.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $278.7M | 416.5K t |
| 2023 | $218.5M | 185.2K t |
| 2022 | $252.6M | 206.2K t |
| 2021 | $86.5M | 232.7K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 176.7K t |
| 2019 | $83.6M | 234.9K t |
| 2018 | $152.9M | 316.7K t |
| 2017 | $90.0M | 265.9K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium oxide from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (31%), India (22%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $86.7M | 31% |
| India | $61.1M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $48.7M | 18% |
| Brazil | $33.1M | 12% |
| Australia | $23.4M | 8.4% |
| Jamaica | $11.8M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 1.1% |
| France | $3.1M | 1.1% |
| China | $2.1M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 98% |
| 2818.30 | Aluminium hydroxide | 1.6% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.50. 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.
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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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium oxide worth $278.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($86.7 million), followed by India (22%) and Indonesia (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.50 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 oxide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.0 million in 2017 to $278.7 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2818.20 (98% of the value) and 2818.30 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2818 page.
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