High-purity magnesium imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.0 million of high-purity magnesium in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 327% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.5 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 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $698K | 220 t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 973 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports high-purity magnesium from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 93% |
| United States | $111K | 3.7% |
| India | $77K | 2.6% |
| Serbia | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
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 high-purity magnesium imports (HS 8104.11): 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 8104.11: Magnesium: unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity magnesium imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high-purity magnesium worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 327% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity magnesium to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity magnesium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity magnesium to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity magnesium?
The HS code for high-purity magnesium is subheading 8104.11. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8104 page.
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