Brass rods imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.9 million of brass rods in 2024 (726 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.8 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 | $5.9M | 726 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 698 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 676 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 674 t |
Where Egypt imports brass rods from
Most of the value came from Japan (46%), Indonesia (20%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.7M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 20% |
| Turkey | $607K | 10% |
| China | $601K | 10% |
| Italy | $446K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $232K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $23K | 0.4% |
| United States | $20K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, close to the world average of $6.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass rods exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported brass rods worth $1.6 million (269 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 92% |
| Turkey | $126K | 7.8% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt brass rods imports (HS 7407.21): 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 7407.21: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).
Common questions
What is the value of brass rods imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported brass rods worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 726 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass rods to Egypt?
Japan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Indonesia (20%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.93 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 rods to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export brass rods?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Turkey and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass rods?
The HS code for brass rods is subheading 7407.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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