Non-metal costume jewelry imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported non-metal costume jewelry worth $4.0 million (457 tonnes). That is 14% 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 | $4.0M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 491 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 455 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 551 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 542 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 542 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 552 t |
Where Egypt imports non-metal costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 89% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $79K | 2% |
| Italy | $69K | 1.7% |
| India | $59K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $36K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $34K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.81 per kg, 64% below the world average of $24.35, 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.
Non-metal costume jewelry exports from Egypt
Exports of non-metal costume jewelry by Egypt reached $570 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (29%), Germany (15%), Bahrain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $167K | 29% |
| Germany | $83K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $74K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 7.4% |
| Kuwait | $32K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 3.4% |
| Colombia | $13K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $12K | 2% |
| Canada | $11K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt non-metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.90): 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 7117.90: Jewellery: imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal costume jewelry imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported non-metal costume jewelry worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal costume jewelry to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $24.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal costume jewelry to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export non-metal costume jewelry?
Yes. Egypt exported $570 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Bahrain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for non-metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.90. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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