Crushed stone imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported crushed stone worth $2.7 million (23.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $554K | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 9.4K t |
Where Egypt imports crushed stone from
Turkey alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 52% |
| Italy | $712K | 26% |
| Germany | $242K | 8.9% |
| China | $106K | 3.9% |
| India | $71K | 2.6% |
| Russia | $64K | 2.4% |
| France | $23K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $22K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2517
| 2517.49 | Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 57% |
| 2517.41 | Stones: of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 34% |
| 2517.10 | Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast… | 9.4% |
| 2517.20 | Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste: whether or not incorporating the materials in item no. 2517.10 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 500% above the world average of $0.02. 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.
Crushed stone exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.6 million of crushed stone in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (26%), Bangladesh (19%), Cyprus (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $417K | 26% |
| Bangladesh | $308K | 19% |
| Cyprus | $190K | 12% |
| Israel | $175K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $71K | 4.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $38K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $35K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $30K | 1.9% |
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 2517: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516.
Common questions
What is the value of crushed stone imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported crushed stone worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushed stone to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushed stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 500% above the world average of $0.02 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 crushed stone to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export crushed stone?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Bangladesh and Cyprus. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushed stone?
The HS code for crushed stone is heading 2517. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2517.49 (57% of the value) and 2517.41 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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