Nickel ingots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported nickel ingots worth $10.0 million (502 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.6 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 | $10.0M | 502 t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 592 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 473 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 552 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 472 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 494 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 361 t |
Where Egypt imports nickel ingots from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.0M | 50% |
| France | $1.6M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $923K | 9.2% |
| Finland | $668K | 6.7% |
| Norway | $665K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $503K | 5% |
| China | $234K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $206K | 2.1% |
| United States | $81K | 0.8% |
| India | $78K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7502
| 7502.10 | Nickel: unwrought, not alloyed | 99% |
| 7502.20 | Nickel: unwrought, alloys | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.97 per kg, close to the world average of $18.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7502: Nickel; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel ingots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nickel ingots worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 502 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel ingots to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by France (16%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.97 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $18.31 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 nickel ingots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nickel ingots?
The HS code for nickel ingots is heading 7502. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7502.10 (99% of the value) and 7502.20 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7502 page.
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