Building hardware imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building hardware by Egypt reached $42.1 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $90.9 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 | $42.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $70.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $75.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $90.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $77.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $54.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $56.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $41.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Egypt imports building hardware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.8M | 71% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 6.1% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $983K | 2.3% |
| United States | $929K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $635K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $552K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $390K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $294K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.61 per kg, close to the world average of $7.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Building hardware exports from Egypt
Exports of building hardware by Egypt reached $3.0 million in 2024 (885 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (32%), Greece (29%), Libya (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $944K | 32% |
| Greece | $859K | 29% |
| Libya | $477K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $229K | 7.7% |
| Morocco | $213K | 7.1% |
| Algeria | $72K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $69K | 2.3% |
| Israel | $43K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 1% |
| Syria | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported building hardware worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building hardware to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.0 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $90.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export building hardware?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Greece and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $39.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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