Metal keys imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported metal keys worth $2.4 million (307 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 676 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 324 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 269 t |
Where Egypt imports metal keys from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 75% |
| Italy | $392K | 16% |
| Spain | $78K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $26K | 1.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.84 per kg, 67% below the world average of $24.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt metal keys imports (HS 8301.70): 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 8301.70: Keys: presented separately, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal keys imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal keys worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal keys to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal keys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.84 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $24.01 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 keys to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal keys?
The HS code for metal keys is subheading 8301.70. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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