Aluminium products imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $23.6 million of aluminium products in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $55.7 million.
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 | $23.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $55.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $45.4M | 6.2K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium products from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Germany (12%), Russia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 29% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 12% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| United States | $979K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $937K | 4% |
| Turkey | $882K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $631K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 90% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium: nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and… | 7.6% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium: cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.31 per kg, close to the world average of $10.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium products exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium products worth $6.4 million (510 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (47%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Algeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $3.0M | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 22% |
| Algeria | $993K | 15% |
| Italy | $234K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $108K | 1.7% |
| Syria | $95K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $82K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $82K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $66K | 1% |
| Israel | $65K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium products worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Russia (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.31 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $10.87 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 products to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.4 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $55.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aluminium products?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (90% of the value) and 7616.10 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7616 page.
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