Platinum imports in Egypt: data and top supplier countries
Egypt imported $3.9 million of platinum in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.2 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 | $3.9M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $309K | - |
| 2018 | $88K | - |
| 2017 | $50K | - |
Where Egypt imports platinum from
United Kingdom alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 77% |
| Japan | $663K | 17% |
| Germany | $135K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $29K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 0.6% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7110
| 7110.29 | Metals: palladium, semi-manufactured | 77% |
| 7110.19 | Metals: platinum, semi-manufactured | 18% |
| 7110.31 | Metals: rhodium, unwrought or in powder form | 3.9% |
| 7110.11 | Metals: platinum, unwrought or in powder form | 0.6% |
| 7110.39 | Metals: rhodium, semi-manufactured | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7110.
Platinum exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported platinum worth $1.6 million. One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 83% |
| Germany | $273K | 17% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7110: Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of platinum imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported platinum worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply platinum to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
How have imports of platinum to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $30.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export platinum?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for platinum?
The HS code for platinum is heading 7110. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7110.29 (77% of the value) and 7110.19 (18%). 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 7110 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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