Carbide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported carbide worth $3.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $3.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 4.7K t |
Where Egypt imports carbide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 74% |
| Slovakia | $394K | 13% |
| Spain | $108K | 3.5% |
| Slovenia | $91K | 3% |
| Italy | $86K | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $34K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.8% |
| Russia | $23K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $14K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2849
| 2849.10 | Carbides: of calcium, whether or not chemically defined | 88% |
| 2849.20 | Carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined | 11% |
| 2849.90 | Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2849.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2849: Carbides, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of carbide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carbide worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Slovakia (13%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of carbide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for carbide?
The HS code for carbide is heading 2849. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2849.10 (88% of the value) and 2849.20 (11%). 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 2849 page.
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