Brass ingots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.8 million of brass ingots in 2024 (714 tonnes). That is 196% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.8M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 218 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 375 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 284 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 322 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 235 t |
Where Egypt imports brass ingots from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 53% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 40% |
| France | $283K | 5.9% |
| United States | $20K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, close to the world average of $6.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass ingots exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported brass ingots worth $5.5 million (982 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 99% |
| Nigeria | $78K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt brass ingots imports (HS 7403.21): 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 7403.21: Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of brass ingots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported brass ingots worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 714 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 196% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass ingots to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (40%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brass ingots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export brass ingots?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China and Nigeria. That compares with imports of $4.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for brass ingots?
The HS code for brass ingots is subheading 7403.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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