Base metal-coated wire imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base metal-coated wire by Egypt reached $7.0 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $7.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 4.8K t |
Where Egypt imports base metal-coated wire from
Italy alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 58% |
| China | $1.3M | 18% |
| Turkey | $497K | 7.1% |
| Russia | $283K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $228K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $186K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $169K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $137K | 2% |
| Portugal | $65K | 0.9% |
| India | $57K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base metal-coated wire exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported base metal-coated wire worth $437 thousand (334 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lebanon accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Egypt base metal-coated wire imports (HS 7217.30): 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 7217.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with base metals (other than zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of base metal-coated wire imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported base metal-coated wire worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal-coated wire to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal-coated wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal-coated wire to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export base metal-coated wire?
Yes. Egypt exported $437 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Cyprus and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal-coated wire?
The HS code for base metal-coated wire is subheading 7217.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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