Ammunition and munitions exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ammunition and munitions by Egypt reached $57.9 million in 2024 (780 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 230% a year on average.
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 | $57.9M | 780 t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 803 t |
| 2022 | $26K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $2K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $558K | 15 t |
| 2018 | $52K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $14K | 1 t |
Where Egypt exports ammunition and munitions to
Most of it went to Slovakia (30%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Kenya (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $17.4M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.4M | 21% |
| Kenya | $11.1M | 19% |
| Azerbaijan | $10.5M | 18% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.90 | Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93 | 63% |
| 9306.30 | Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.18 per kg, 82% above the world average of $40.83. 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.
Ammunition and munitions imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $21.1 million of ammunition and munitions in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (48%), South Korea (38%), United States (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.1M | 48% |
| South Korea | $7.9M | 38% |
| United States | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $382K | 1.8% |
| Cyprus | $310K | 1.5% |
| China | $168K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $148K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $18K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported ammunition and munitions worth $57.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 780 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy ammunition and munitions from Egypt?
Slovakia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and Kenya (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared export value was about $74.18 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $40.83 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 ammunition and munitions from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $57.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import ammunition and munitions?
Yes. Egypt imported $21.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, South Korea and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9306.90 (63% of the value) and 9306.30 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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