Grinding balls exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of grinding balls by Egypt reached $8.5 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. That is 92% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $499K | 466 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt exports grinding balls to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (27%), Ghana (11%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.3M | 27% |
| Ghana | $970K | 12% |
| Turkey | $900K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $407K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $400K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $398K | 4.7% |
| Libya | $370K | 4.4% |
| Colombia | $310K | 3.7% |
| Sudan | $284K | 3.4% |
| Senegal | $245K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grinding balls imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $230 thousand of grinding balls in 2024 (169 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Thailand (50%), China (34%), United States (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $114K | 50% |
| China | $77K | 34% |
| United States | $38K | 17% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt grinding balls exports (HS 7325.91): 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported grinding balls worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries buy grinding balls from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Ghana (11%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of grinding balls from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 604%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import grinding balls?
Yes. Egypt imported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, China and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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