Aluminium tubes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.1 million of aluminium tubes in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 123% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 718 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 949 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 480 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 626 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 739 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 513 t |
Where Egypt imports aluminium tubes from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (47%), China (20%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 47% |
| China | $2.1M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $856K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $244K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $238K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $229K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.9% |
| India | $71K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7608
| 7608.20 | Aluminium: tubes and pipes, alloys | 84% |
| 7608.10 | Aluminium: tubes and pipes, not alloyed | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7608.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.59 per kg, 41% above the world average of $6.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium tubes exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $8.6 million of aluminium tubes in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Germany alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.0M | 81% |
| United States | $397K | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $334K | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $264K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $138K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $70K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $67K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 0.5% |
| France | $42K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $38K | 0.4% |
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 7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium tubes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aluminium tubes worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium tubes to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (20%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.59 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $6.08 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 tubes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aluminium tubes?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Algeria. That compares with imports of $10.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium tubes?
The HS code for aluminium tubes is heading 7608. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7608.20 (84% of the value) and 7608.10 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7608 page.
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