Copper sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $33.8 million of copper sheet in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $61.9 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 | $33.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $55.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $61.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 4.3K t |
Where Egypt imports copper sheet from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Turkey (28%), DR Congo (10%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 38% |
| Turkey | $9.3M | 28% |
| DR Congo | $3.3M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Greece | $686K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $503K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $412K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $388K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7409
| 7409.11 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils | 54% |
| 7409.19 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils | 21% |
| 7409.21 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils | 11% |
| 7409.29 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils | 8.3% |
| 7409.90 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys… | 4.6% |
| 7409.31 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coils | 0.1% |
| 7409.39 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils | 0.1% |
| 7409.40 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.51 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper sheet exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported copper sheet worth $14.1 million (522 tonnes). China alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 93% |
| Malta | $738K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $138K | 1% |
| United States | $48K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $41K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper sheet worth $33.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sheet to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and the DR Congo (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.00 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 sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $33.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $61.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Malta and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
The HS code for copper sheet is heading 7409. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7409.11 (54% of the value) and 7409.19 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
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