Copper alloy rods imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported copper alloy rods worth $8.7 million (494 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $8.7M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 335 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 203 t |
Where Egypt imports copper alloy rods from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 84% |
| United States | $491K | 5.7% |
| China | $399K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $224K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $44K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.5% |
| France | $37K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $36K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.53 per kg, close to the world average of $15.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt copper alloy rods imports (HS 7407.29): 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 7407.29: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy rods imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper alloy rods worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper alloy rods to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United States (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.53 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $15.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper alloy rods to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 475%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export copper alloy rods?
Yes. Egypt exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Zimbabwe and New Zealand. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy rods?
The HS code for copper alloy rods is subheading 7407.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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