Base metal costume jewelry imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base metal costume jewelry by Egypt reached $9.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.7 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 | $9.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports base metal costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 90% |
| Turkey | $287K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $194K | 2% |
| Austria | $122K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $72K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $72K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $50K | 0.5% |
| India | $45K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 89% below the world average of $47.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base metal costume jewelry exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $224 thousand of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (45%), Saudi Arabia (11%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 11% |
| France | $14K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $14K | 6.1% |
| Singapore | $11K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $11K | 4.9% |
| United States | $6K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $5K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported base metal costume jewelry worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export base metal costume jewelry?
Yes. Egypt exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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