Grinding stones imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding stones by Egypt reached $24.6 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less 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 | $24.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 7.7K t |
Where Egypt imports grinding stones from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.0M | 53% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Slovenia | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $588K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $580K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $230K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $220K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $193K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics | 78% |
| 6804.21 | Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond | 13% |
| 6804.30 | Stones: hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of… | 3.3% |
| 6804.23 | Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of natural stone | 3.1% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones: for milling, grinding or pulping | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 66% below the world average of $7.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grinding stones exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $218 thousand of grinding stones in 2024 (33 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (49%), Saudi Arabia (19%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $106K | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 19% |
| China | $24K | 11% |
| Syria | $14K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $12K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $11K | 4.8% |
| Sudan | $5K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.5% |
| Libya | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported grinding stones worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $7.49 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 grinding stones to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $30.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export grinding stones?
Yes. Egypt exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $24.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (78% of the value) and 6804.21 (13%). 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 6804 page.
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