Calcium metal imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported calcium metal worth $7.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 870 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 281 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 283 t |
Where Egypt imports calcium metal from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 84% |
| Turkey | $414K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $390K | 5.5% |
| India | $157K | 2.2% |
| China | $123K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.50. 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?
The shipment records behind Egypt calcium metal imports (HS 2805.12): 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 2805.12: Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium metal imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported calcium metal worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 137 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium metal to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of calcium metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium metal to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium metal?
The HS code for calcium metal is subheading 2805.12. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2805 page.
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