Bauxite imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.8 million of bauxite in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $3.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $42K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $55K | 56 t |
| 2017 | $382K | 857 t |
Where Egypt imports bauxite from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 63% |
| Guyana | $1.1M | 30% |
| Brazil | $255K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 600% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
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 2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of bauxite imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bauxite worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bauxite to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Guyana (30%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bauxite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 600% above the world average of $0.06 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 bauxite to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $382 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 895%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for bauxite?
The HS code for bauxite is heading 2606. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2606.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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