Copper ingots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper ingots by Egypt reached $1.28 billion in 2024 (145.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $1.28B | 145.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.05B | 121.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 117.8K t |
| 2021 | $544.0M | 61.7K t |
| 2020 | $411.1M | 67.6K t |
| 2019 | $233.2M | 39.0K t |
| 2018 | $465.4M | 70.7K t |
| 2017 | $256.8M | 41.0K t |
Where Egypt imports copper ingots from
One supplier dominates: DR Congo accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $658.0M | 52% |
| Spain | $239.0M | 19% |
| Russia | $197.4M | 16% |
| Zambia | $62.0M | 4.9% |
| Bulgaria | $59.7M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 2% |
| Poland | $14.7M | 1.2% |
| Norway | $6.5M | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $5.1M | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 99% |
| 7403.19 | Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1 | 0.4% |
| 7403.21 | Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought | 0.4% |
| 7403.12 | Copper: refined, unwrought, wire-bars | 0.2% |
| 7403.22 | Copper: copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwrought | 0% |
| 7403.29 | Copper: copper alloys n.e.c. in heading no. 7403 (other than master alloys of heading no. 7405) | 0% |
| 7403.13 | Copper: refined, unwrought, billets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper ingots exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported copper ingots worth $11.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). China alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 96% |
| Italy | $372K | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $78K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper ingots worth $1.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper ingots to Egypt?
The DR Congo was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($658.0 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Russia (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.12 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 ingots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $256.8 million in 2017 to $1.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 397%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper ingots?
Yes. Egypt exported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.27 billion a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7403.11 (99% of the value) and 7403.19 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
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