Forged grinding balls imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported forged grinding balls worth $8.4 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.1 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 | $8.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 7.4K t |
Where Egypt imports forged grinding balls from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 81% |
| Chile | $1.6M | 19% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported forged grinding balls worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Chile (19%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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