Metal carbide powders imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal carbide powders by Egypt reached $20.5 million in 2024 (363 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 112 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 178% a year on average.
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 | $20.5M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 191 t |
| 2021 | $81K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $18K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $54K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $6K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 12 t |
Where Egypt imports metal carbide powders from
The largest suppliers were India (16%), China (16%), Spain (16%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.3M | 16% |
| China | $3.3M | 16% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 16% |
| France | $2.8M | 14% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 12% |
| Hungary | $1.7M | 8.3% |
| United States | $254K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $140K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.38 per kg, 34% above the world average of $41.93. 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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The shipment records behind Egypt metal carbide powders imports (HS 3824.30): 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 3824.30: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated: mixed together or with metallic binders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal carbide powders imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal carbide powders worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 112 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal carbide powders to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (16%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal carbide powders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.38 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $41.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal carbide powders to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal carbide powders?
The HS code for metal carbide powders is subheading 3824.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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