Cast iron articles exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cast iron articles by Egypt reached $14.5 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $14.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt exports cast iron articles to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (28%), Ghana (9%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $4.1M | 28% |
| Ghana | $1.3M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 6.9% |
| Libya | $950K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $570K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $542K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $494K | 3.4% |
| Senegal | $486K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $423K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron | 58% |
| 7325.99 | Iron or steel: cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron | 21% |
| 7325.10 | Iron: articles of non-malleable cast iron | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Cast iron articles imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $4.2 million of cast iron articles in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (26%), Turkey (21%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| Turkey | $886K | 21% |
| India | $535K | 13% |
| Poland | $311K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $255K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $128K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $127K | 3% |
| Thailand | $117K | 2.8% |
| France | $107K | 2.6% |
| United States | $98K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cast iron articles worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries buy cast iron articles from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Ghana (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average export price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.50 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 exports of cast iron articles from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 350%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import cast iron articles?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (58% of the value) and 7325.99 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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