Nickel products imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel products by Egypt reached $4.9 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). That is 9% less 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 | $4.9M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 62 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 88 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 39 t |
Where Egypt imports nickel products from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), Norway (22%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 32% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 22% |
| United States | $741K | 15% |
| Portugal | $303K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $248K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $181K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $135K | 2.8% |
| France | $133K | 2.7% |
| China | $92K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $79K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7508
| 7508.90 | Nickel: articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1 | 100% |
| 7508.10 | Nickel: cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $200.41 per kg, 91% above the world average of $105.18. 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.
Nickel products exports from Egypt
Exports of nickel products by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (40 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (25%), Libya (22%), Turkey (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+581% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $277K | 25% |
| Libya | $240K | 22% |
| Turkey | $156K | 14% |
| Mauritania | $125K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $112K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $71K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 4.5% |
| Greece | $25K | 2.2% |
| Chad | $19K | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $12K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel products imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nickel products worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel products to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Norway (22%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $200.41 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $105.18 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 products to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $5.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export nickel products?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Libya and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel products?
The HS code for nickel products is heading 7508. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7508.90 (100% of the value) and 7508.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7508 page.
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