Backed aluminium foil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported backed aluminium foil worth $48.9 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $48.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Egypt imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Saudi Arabia (20%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.8M | 20% |
| India | $6.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 4.8% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $765K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.28 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported backed aluminium foil worth $6.0 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $5.1M | 86% |
| Saudi Arabia | $376K | 6.3% |
| Jordan | $176K | 3% |
| Yemen | $85K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 1% |
| Libya | $51K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $17K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $17K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported backed aluminium foil worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, an increase of 346%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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