Costume jewelry imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported costume jewelry worth $13.8 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.2 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 | $13.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 89% |
| Turkey | $412K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $200K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $162K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $153K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $122K | 0.9% |
| India | $104K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $84K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $52K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7117
| 7117.19 | Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal | 69% |
| 7117.90 | Jewellery: imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal | 29% |
| 7117.11 | Jewellery: imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, 85% below the world average of $37.81, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Costume jewelry exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported costume jewelry worth $803 thousand (7 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (21%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+669% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $172K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 18% |
| Germany | $97K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $74K | 9.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50K | 6.3% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $22K | 2.7% |
| France | $21K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $18K | 2.2% |
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 7117: Imitation jewellery.
Common questions
What is the value of costume jewelry imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported costume jewelry worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply costume jewelry to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $37.81 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 costume jewelry to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $25.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export costume jewelry?
Yes. Egypt exported $803 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for costume jewelry?
The HS code for costume jewelry is heading 7117. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7117.19 (69% of the value) and 7117.90 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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