Copper foil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $67.6 million of copper foil in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $98.3 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 | $67.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $92.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $98.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $80.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $64.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt imports copper foil from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.4M | 83% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 7.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.8M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $710K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $654K | 1% |
| India | $204K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $165K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $51K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7410
| 7410.11 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper | 98% |
| 7410.12 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys | 1.6% |
| 7410.21 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 0.7% |
| 7410.22 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.96 per kg, close to the world average of $13.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper foil exports from Egypt
Exports of copper foil by Egypt reached $937 thousand in 2024 (207 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $677K | 72% |
| China | $185K | 20% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 8% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $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 7410: Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper foil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper foil worth $67.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper foil to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($56.4 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Bulgaria (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.96 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $13.60 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 foil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $67.6 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2022 at $98.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper foil?
Yes. Egypt exported $937 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, China and Malaysia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $66.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper foil?
The HS code for copper foil is heading 7410. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7410.11 (98% of the value) and 7410.12 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7410 page.
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