Aluminium steel-cored cables imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium steel-cored cables by Egypt reached $48.9 million in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 459% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $97.4 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 | $48.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $95.5M | 33.1K t |
| 2017 | $97.4M | 39.6K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium steel-cored cables from
India alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $24.6M | 50% |
| China | $17.7M | 36% |
| Bahrain | $4.0M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $812K | 1.7% |
| United States | $62K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $20K | 0% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium steel-cored cables exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $802 thousand (279 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $420K | 52% |
| Kenya | $150K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $83K | 10% |
| Libya | $61K | 7.7% |
| Finland | $43K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt aluminium steel-cored cables imports (HS 7614.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7614.10: Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium steel-cored cables imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 175 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 459% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium steel-cored cables to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by China (36%) and Bahrain (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 833% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium steel-cored cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium steel-cored cables to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.4 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $97.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export aluminium steel-cored cables?
Yes. Egypt exported $802 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables?
The HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables is subheading 7614.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7614 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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