Heat-insulating minerals imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.3 million of heat-insulating minerals in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.9 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 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports heat-insulating minerals from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Thailand (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $648K | 20% |
| Thailand | $527K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $478K | 15% |
| Germany | $448K | 14% |
| Turkey | $371K | 11% |
| Italy | $142K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 3.8% |
| India | $101K | 3.1% |
| France | $78K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $66K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, 25% above the world average of $2.51. 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.
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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 6806.90: Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-insulating minerals imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heat-insulating minerals worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-insulating minerals to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($648 thousand), followed by Thailand (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-insulating minerals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $2.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat-insulating minerals to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-insulating minerals?
The HS code for heat-insulating minerals is subheading 6806.90. 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 6806 page.
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