Brass wire exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $2.1 million of brass wire in 2024 (243 tonnes). Value rose 951% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 243 t |
| 2023 | $199K | 20 t |
| 2021 | $102K | 22 t |
| 2020 | $93K | 16 t |
| 2018 | $100K | 18 t |
Where Egypt exports brass wire to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 75% |
| Saudi Arabia | $289K | 14% |
| China | $229K | 11% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.61 per kg, close to the world average of $9.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass wire imports to Egypt
Imports of brass wire by Egypt reached $938 thousand in 2024 (105 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), United Kingdom (38%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $361K | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $357K | 38% |
| Germany | $73K | 7.8% |
| India | $68K | 7.2% |
| China | $30K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $20K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 1.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt brass wire exports (HS 7408.21): 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 7408.21: Copper: wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).
Common questions
What is the value of brass wire exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported brass wire worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 82 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 951% on 2023.
Which countries buy brass wire from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of brass wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.61 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $9.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of brass wire from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $100 thousand in 2018 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $516 thousand a year.
Does Egypt also import brass wire?
Yes. Egypt imported $938 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass wire?
The HS code for brass wire is subheading 7408.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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