Metal hooks imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal hooks by Egypt reached $6.3 million in 2024 (958 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 68% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.2 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 | $6.3M | 958 t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports metal hooks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 84% |
| Hong Kong | $438K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $336K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $71K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.9% |
| France | $28K | 0.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 31% below the world average of $9.54, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt metal hooks imports (HS 8308.10): 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 8308.10: Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of metal hooks imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal hooks worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 958 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal hooks to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (7%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal hooks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $9.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal hooks to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal hooks?
The HS code for metal hooks is subheading 8308.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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