Cotter pins imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotter pins by Egypt reached $3.5 million in 2024 (596 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.5M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 558 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 324 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 335 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 197 t |
Where Egypt imports cotter pins from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Japan (22%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 30% |
| Japan | $749K | 22% |
| United States | $261K | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $221K | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $217K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $152K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $132K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $111K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $110K | 3.2% |
| India | $109K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, 42% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt cotter pins imports (HS 7318.24): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7318.24: Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins.
Common questions
What is the value of cotter pins imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cotter pins worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotter pins to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Japan (22%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotter pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotter pins to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotter pins?
The HS code for cotter pins is subheading 7318.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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