Copper cables imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported copper cables worth $75.4 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 832% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% 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 | $75.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 807 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 178 t |
Where Egypt imports copper cables from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $57.6M | 77% |
| Spain | $12.1M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $893K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $538K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $448K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $356K | 0.5% |
| United States | $275K | 0.4% |
| China | $155K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.14 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper cables exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported copper cables worth $5.7 million (593 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (40%), United Kingdom (32%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.3M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 32% |
| Italy | $389K | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $262K | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $212K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $176K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 2.7% |
| Libya | $113K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $44K | 0.8% |
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 7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of copper cables imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper cables worth $75.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 205 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 832% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper cables to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($57.6 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.14 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $9.92 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 copper cables to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $75.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper cables?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $69.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper cables?
The HS code for copper cables is heading 7413. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7413.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7413 page.
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