Metal statuettes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $8.5 million of metal statuettes in 2024 (593 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.5M | 593 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 467 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 955 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 842 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 940 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 758 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 626 t |
Where Egypt imports metal statuettes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 80% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 18% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.8% |
| France | $30K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.3% |
| India | $21K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $19K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.32 per kg, 41% above the world average of $10.15. 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.
Metal statuettes exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported metal statuettes worth $326 thousand (35 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (21%), Netherlands (9%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $70K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 9% |
| France | $26K | 8.1% |
| United States | $26K | 8% |
| Italy | $24K | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $19K | 5.8% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $13K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt metal statuettes imports (HS 8306.29): 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 8306.29: Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal statuettes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal statuettes worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal statuettes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal statuettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.32 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $10.15 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 statuettes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export metal statuettes?
Yes. Egypt exported $326 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal statuettes?
The HS code for metal statuettes is subheading 8306.29. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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