Graphite and carbon articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.5 million of graphite and carbon articles in 2024 (44 tonnes). That is 93% more than in 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 | $3.5M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 32 t |
Where Egypt imports graphite and carbon articles from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), United Kingdom (14%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $480K | 14% |
| United States | $389K | 11% |
| China | $268K | 7.6% |
| France | $226K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $195K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $108K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $98K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.02 per kg, 203% above the world average of $26.75. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt graphite and carbon articles imports (HS 6815.10): 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 6815.10: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of graphite and carbon articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported graphite and carbon articles worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply graphite and carbon articles to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of graphite and carbon articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $81.02 per kg in 2024, 203% above the world average of $26.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graphite and carbon articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for graphite and carbon articles?
The HS code for graphite and carbon articles is subheading 6815.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6815 page.
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