Drawing dies imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing dies by Egypt reached $2.2 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 354 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 84 t |
Where Egypt imports drawing dies from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Italy (12%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $909K | 41% |
| Italy | $263K | 12% |
| Spain | $238K | 11% |
| United States | $208K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $133K | 6% |
| India | $112K | 5% |
| Thailand | $80K | 3.6% |
| France | $73K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 3% |
| Poland | $60K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.26 per kg, 73% below the world average of $23.10, 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 drawing dies imports (HS 8207.20): 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 8207.20: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing dies imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported drawing dies worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing dies to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($909 thousand), followed by Italy (12%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.26 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $23.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing dies to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing dies?
The HS code for drawing dies is subheading 8207.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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