Aluminium rods exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium rods worth $93.8 million (22.0 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $128.9 million.
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 | $93.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2023 | $99.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $128.9M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $76.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $48.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $45.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.4M | 16.3K t |
Where Egypt exports aluminium rods to
Most of it went to Morocco (35%), Lebanon (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $32.7M | 35% |
| Lebanon | $12.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $6.6M | 7% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 5.6% |
| Libya | $3.7M | 4% |
| France | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 2% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow | 61% |
| 7604.10 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles | 25% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium rods imports to Egypt
Imports of aluminium rods by Egypt reached $80.2 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (31%), United Arab Emirates (28%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $25.1M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.8M | 29% |
| China | $12.9M | 16% |
| Bahrain | $5.6M | 7% |
| Oman | $5.4M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $793K | 1% |
| Germany | $505K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $495K | 0.6% |
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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported aluminium rods worth $93.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium rods from Egypt?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($32.7 million), followed by Lebanon (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.88 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 rods from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.4 million in 2017 to $93.8 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $128.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import aluminium rods?
Yes. Egypt imported $80.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and China. That compares with exports of $93.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (61% of the value) and 7604.10 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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