Name plates imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.2 million of name plates in 2024 (88 tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.1 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 | $2.2M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 69 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 667 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 605 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 79 t |
| 2017 | $941K | 42 t |
Where Egypt imports name plates from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 66% |
| Germany | $330K | 15% |
| Turkey | $89K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 3% |
| Italy | $44K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 1.6% |
| France | $19K | 0.9% |
| India | $17K | 0.8% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.60 per kg, 40% above the world average of $18.29. 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.
Name plates exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $683 thousand of name plates in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $604K | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 4.3% |
| United States | $13K | 2% |
| Oman | $10K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.4% |
| Libya | $3K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of name plates imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported name plates worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply name plates to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of name plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.60 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $18.29 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of name plates to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $940 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2020 at $10.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export name plates?
Yes. Egypt exported $683 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for name plates?
The HS code for name plates is heading 8310. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8310.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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