Precious metal articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.0 million of precious metal articles in 2024 (3 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.1 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 | $9.0M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 10 t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 8 t |
Where Egypt imports precious metal articles from
United Kingdom alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.8M | 98% |
| China | $165K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Australia | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7115
| 7115.10 | Metal: catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum | 98% |
| 7115.90 | Metal: precious or metal clad with precious metal, other than that of item no. 7115.10 | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7115.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,654.21 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2,146.67. 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.
Precious metal articles exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $978 thousand of precious metal articles in 2024. United Arab Emirates alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $972K | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
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 7115: Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported precious metal articles worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal articles to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (2%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of precious metal articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,654.21 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2,146.67 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 precious metal articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $42.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export precious metal articles?
Yes. Egypt exported $978 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal articles?
The HS code for precious metal articles is heading 7115. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7115.10 (98% of the value) and 7115.90 (2%). 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 7115 page.
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