Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by Egypt reached $293.6 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $392.8 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 | $293.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $310.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $305.6M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $304.6M | 29.2K t |
| 2020 | $254.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2019 | $278.8M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $367.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2017 | $392.8M | 30.2K t |
Where Egypt imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Italy (18%), Germany (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.8M | 26% |
| Italy | $52.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $25.3M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $24.5M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $20.8M | 7.1% |
| United States | $13.9M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $13.6M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.2M | 3.1% |
| France | $5.4M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $5.3M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.93 per kg, 25% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Egypt
Exports of pipe and boiler control valves by Egypt reached $45.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33.0M | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Algeria | $908K | 2% |
| Spain | $884K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $597K | 1.3% |
| France | $519K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $281K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $278K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $293.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($74.8 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.93 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $392.8 million in 2017 to $293.6 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $392.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $313.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Egypt exported $45.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $247.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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