Cast iron pipes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $52.6 million of cast iron pipes in 2024 (31.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. Value rose 364% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% 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 | $52.6M | 31.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $638K | 513 t |
Where Egypt imports cast iron pipes from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $45.2M | 86% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $846K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $387K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $378K | 0.7% |
| United States | $322K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $232K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $230K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
Cast iron pipes exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $6.3 million of cast iron pipes in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $4.0M | 63% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 26% |
| Jordan | $574K | 9.1% |
| France | $83K | 1.3% |
| Libya | $30K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
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 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron pipes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cast iron pipes worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 206 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 364% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron pipes to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.24 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 cast iron pipes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $638 thousand in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export cast iron pipes?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $46.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron pipes?
The HS code for cast iron pipes is heading 7303. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7303.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7303 page.
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