Copper tubes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported copper tubes worth $123.1 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $123.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $112.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $126.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $126.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $74.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $77.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $75.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $66.0M | 9.5K t |
Where Egypt imports copper tubes from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 80% |
| 7411.29 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc, copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 19% |
| 7411.21 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 0.9% |
| 7411.22 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.85 per kg, close to the world average of $10.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper tubes exports from Egypt
Exports of copper tubes by Egypt reached $252 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). Italy alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $147K | 58% |
| Sudan | $52K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 6.2% |
| France | $13K | 5% |
| Libya | $10K | 4% |
| Thailand | $4K | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper tubes worth $123.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper tubes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($70.6 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.65 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 tubes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.0 million in 2017 to $123.1 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2021 at $126.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export copper tubes?
Yes. Egypt exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $122.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
The HS code for copper tubes is heading 7411. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7411.10 (80% of the value) and 7411.29 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7411 page.
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