Cored wire for arc welding imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.0 million of cored wire for arc welding in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.4 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 | $9.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Egypt imports cored wire for arc welding from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 64% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $989K | 11% |
| France | $224K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $187K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $185K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $143K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $76K | 0.8% |
| United States | $43K | 0.5% |
| India | $41K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 46% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
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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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cored wire for arc welding worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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