Aluminium sheet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium sheet by Egypt reached $183.3 million in 2024 (63.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $183.3M | 63.7K t |
| 2023 | $132.0M | 44.9K t |
| 2022 | $208.2M | 50.7K t |
| 2021 | $178.9M | 60.9K t |
| 2020 | $109.1M | 50.7K t |
| 2019 | $177.9M | 71.7K t |
| 2018 | $183.5M | 68.1K t |
| 2017 | $132.0M | 55.7K t |
Where Egypt exports aluminium sheet to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $131.5M | 72% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 4.1% |
| France | $4.5M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $2.9M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.5M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.11 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square) | 55% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 42% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square) | 1.4% |
| 7606.91 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium sheet imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $120.4 million of aluminium sheet in 2024 (26.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (49%), China (26%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $59.0M | 49% |
| China | $31.1M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| Greece | $3.9M | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Slovenia | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported aluminium sheet worth $183.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium sheet from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($131.5 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.79 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 sheet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132.0 million in 2017 to $183.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $208.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import aluminium sheet?
Yes. Egypt imported $120.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $62.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7606.11 (55% of the value) and 7606.12 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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