Hand tools (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $12.8 million of hand tools (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.4 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 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports hand tools (other) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), United Kingdom (31%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 31% |
| France | $969K | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $702K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $579K | 4.5% |
| United States | $418K | 3.3% |
| India | $186K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $159K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $147K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $128K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand tools (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of hand tools (other) by Egypt reached $528 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (49%), Saudi Arabia (25%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+816% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $258K | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $132K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $38K | 7.2% |
| France | $17K | 3.3% |
| Argentina | $10K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $5K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $4K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hand tools (other) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (31%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export hand tools (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $528 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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