Aluminium structural sections imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $21.3 million of aluminium structural sections in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $126.3 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 | $21.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $78.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $105.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $126.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium structural sections from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Germany (16%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $885K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $499K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $439K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $414K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.90 | Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods… | 77% |
| 7610.10 | Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds… | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.31 per kg, close to the world average of $7.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium structural sections exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported aluminium structural sections worth $6.8 million (895 tonnes). Most of it went to Yemen (18%), United States (14%), Morocco (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.2M | 18% |
| United States | $923K | 14% |
| Morocco | $542K | 8% |
| Poland | $520K | 7.7% |
| Greece | $494K | 7.3% |
| Libya | $437K | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $435K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $378K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $373K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $334K | 4.9% |
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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium structural sections worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.31 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $7.18 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 structural sections to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2020 at $126.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aluminium structural sections?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United States and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7610.90 (77% of the value) and 7610.10 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7610 page.
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