Flexible tubing imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexible tubing by Egypt reached $43.5 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 225% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $89.5 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 | $43.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $49.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $89.5M | 60.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.5M | 4.1K t |
Where Egypt imports flexible tubing from
France alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $29.5M | 68% |
| United States | $3.4M | 7.7% |
| China | $2.7M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $735K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $356K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $257K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $200K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8307
| 8307.10 | Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings, of iron or steel | 96% |
| 8307.90 | Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings of base metal, other than those of iron or steel | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 per kg, 28% below the world average of $12.92, 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.
Flexible tubing exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $470 thousand of flexible tubing in 2024 (101 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (48%), Libya (39%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $227K | 48% |
| Libya | $183K | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $18K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.8% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.2% |
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 8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible tubing imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported flexible tubing worth $43.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 225% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible tubing to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($29.5 million), followed by the United States (8%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible tubing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $12.92 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 flexible tubing to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.5 million in 2017 to $43.5 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $89.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export flexible tubing?
Yes. Egypt exported $470 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Libya and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible tubing?
The HS code for flexible tubing is heading 8307. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8307.10 (96% of the value) and 8307.90 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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