Furnace carbon electrodes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnace carbon electrodes by Egypt reached $60.6 million in 2024 (20.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $219.2 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 | $60.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $81.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $100.2M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $60.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $117.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $219.2M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 18.2K t |
Where Egypt imports furnace carbon electrodes from
Most of the value came from India (45%), China (25%), Spain (23%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $27.3M | 45% |
| China | $15.3M | 25% |
| Spain | $13.9M | 23% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| France | $926K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $243K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $126K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $118K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $71K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.37. 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.
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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 8545.11: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace carbon electrodes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 156 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace carbon electrodes to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by China (25%) and Spain (23%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace carbon electrodes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $219.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export furnace carbon electrodes?
Yes. Egypt exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $60.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace carbon electrodes?
The HS code for furnace carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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