Metal fittings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported metal fittings worth $5.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.2 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 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 745 t |
Where Egypt imports metal fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Italy (16%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 33% |
| Italy | $853K | 16% |
| Turkey | $768K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $566K | 11% |
| United States | $432K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $282K | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $93K | 1.8% |
| France | $67K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $46K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 59% below the world average of $10.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal fittings worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal fittings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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