Copper rods imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported copper rods worth $101.0 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 131% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $101.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $54.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports copper rods from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $90.5M | 90% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $916K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $869K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $706K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $675K | 0.7% |
| United States | $551K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $462K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7407
| 7407.10 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper | 86% |
| 7407.29 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys) | 8.6% |
| 7407.21 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.10 per kg, 20% above the world average of $9.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper rods exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.0 million of copper rods in 2024 (389 tonnes). China alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 51% |
| Lebanon | $890K | 30% |
| Turkey | $533K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of copper rods imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper rods worth $101.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper rods to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($90.5 million), followed by Japan (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.10 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $9.24 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 rods to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $101.0 million in 2024, an increase of 660%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper rods?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Lebanon and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $98.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper rods?
The HS code for copper rods is heading 7407. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7407.10 (86% of the value) and 7407.29 (9%). 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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