Clay exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported clay worth $16.1 million (58.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.8 million.
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 | $16.1M | 58.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 60.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 77.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 74.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 34.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 33.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 25.5K t |
Where Egypt exports clay to
Most of it went to Algeria (11%), Turkey (8%), Italy (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 7.5% |
| Morocco | $930K | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $888K | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $779K | 4.8% |
| Nigeria | $651K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $610K | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.10 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined | 56% |
| 2508.70 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths | 27% |
| 2508.40 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined | 16% |
| 2508.30 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): fireclay, whether or not calcined | 0.9% |
| 2508.60 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): mullite | 0.6% |
| 2508.50 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 59% above the world average of $0.17. 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.
Clay imports to Egypt
Imports of clay by Egypt reached $13.7 million in 2024 (69.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Portugal (26%), Turkey (20%), Syria (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.5M | 26% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 20% |
| Syria | $2.4M | 17% |
| China | $1.7M | 13% |
| India | $1.7M | 12% |
| United States | $544K | 4% |
| Morocco | $509K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $269K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 0.7% |
| France | $85K | 0.6% |
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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported clay worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy clay from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of clay per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $0.17 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 clay from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2022 at $20.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import clay?
Yes. Egypt imported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Turkey and Syria. That compares with exports of $16.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2508.10 (56% of the value) and 2508.70 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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