Gas cylinders imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported gas cylinders worth $31.3 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $75.4 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 | $31.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $75.4M | 27.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 6.1K t |
Where Egypt imports gas cylinders from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.2M | 33% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 8.2% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $600K | 1.9% |
| India | $444K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $292K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $290K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 21% above the world average of $3.36. 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.
Gas cylinders exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.1 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (250 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $701K | 65% |
| India | $218K | 20% |
| Eritrea | $90K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $60K | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.5% |
| China | $3K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported gas cylinders worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (33%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $3.36 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 gas cylinders to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $75.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, India and Eritrea. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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