Household tools imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of household tools by Egypt reached $8.8 million in 2024 (982 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.6 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 | $8.8M | 983 t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 802 t |
Where Egypt imports household tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 97% |
| Italy | $95K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $42K | 0.5% |
| France | $35K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.96 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
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 household tools imports (HS 8205.51): 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 8205.51: Tools, hand: household tools.
Common questions
What is the value of household tools imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported household tools worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 982 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply household tools to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Jordan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of household tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.96 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of household tools to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2021 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for household tools?
The HS code for household tools is subheading 8205.51. 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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