Copper fasteners imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported copper fasteners worth $2.6 million (143 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 million.
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 | $2.6M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 222 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 230 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 323 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 215 t |
Where Egypt imports copper fasteners from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Taiwan (21%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $749K | 29% |
| Taiwan | $528K | 21% |
| Germany | $360K | 14% |
| Italy | $284K | 11% |
| Slovenia | $162K | 6.3% |
| France | $83K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $60K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 2.1% |
| India | $51K | 2% |
Product types under HS 7415
| 7415.21 | Copper: washers, (including spring washers), not threaded | 24% |
| 7415.33 | Copper: screws, bolts and nuts, threaded | 22% |
| 7415.39 | Copper: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 7415 | 21% |
| 7415.10 | Copper: nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles of copper, or of iron or steel with copper heads | 21% |
| 7415.29 | Copper: rivets, cotters, cotter-pins and similar articles, not threaded | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.95 per kg, close to the world average of $15.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper fasteners exports from Egypt
Exports of copper fasteners by Egypt reached $1.3 million in 2024 (265 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 94% |
| Turkey | $69K | 5.3% |
| Malta | $9K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7415: Copper, nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of copper or iron or steel with heads of copper; screws bolts, nuts, screws hooks, rivets, cotters, washers.
Common questions
What is the value of copper fasteners imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper fasteners worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper fasteners to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($749 thousand), followed by Taiwan (21%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.95 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $15.39 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 fasteners to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper fasteners?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Malta. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper fasteners?
The HS code for copper fasteners is heading 7415. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7415.21 (24% of the value) and 7415.33 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7415 page.
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