Car tires imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $209.6 million of car tires in 2024 (45.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $209.6M | 45.1K t |
| 2023 | $193.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2022 | $128.9M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $169.0M | 48.6K t |
| 2020 | $147.5M | 44.3K t |
| 2019 | $161.3M | 49.3K t |
| 2018 | $160.8M | 50.5K t |
| 2017 | $123.6M | 40.1K t |
Where Egypt imports car tires from
Most of the value came from Thailand (22%), Turkey (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $45.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $33.1M | 16% |
| China | $31.0M | 15% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $10.0M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $9.2M | 4.4% |
| India | $9.1M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $7.4M | 3.6% |
| Hungary | $6.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from Egypt
Exports of car tires by Egypt reached $262 thousand in 2024 (57 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (42%), Malaysia (22%), Lebanon (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported car tires worth $209.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Egypt?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car tires to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.6 million in 2017 to $209.6 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $161.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export car tires?
Yes. Egypt exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Malaysia and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $209.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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