Metal gasket joints imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $25.2 million of metal gasket joints in 2024 (798 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $25.2M | 798 t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 838 t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 647 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 703 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 753 t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 928 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 704 t |
Where Egypt imports metal gasket joints from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Italy (11%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 11% |
| United States | $2.4M | 9.5% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 7.7% |
| India | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $987K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $867K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.65 per kg, close to the world average of $32.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal gasket joints exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported metal gasket joints worth $4.2 million (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 93% |
| Germany | $101K | 2.4% |
| Sudan | $64K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $12K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal gasket joints worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $32.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export metal gasket joints?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Germany and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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