Precious metal jewelry imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal jewelry by Egypt reached $142.6 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $310.4 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 | $142.6M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $141.9M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $241.6M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $310.4M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $121.4M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 16 t |
Where Egypt imports precious metal jewelry from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $125.9M | 88% |
| Italy | $15.2M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $620K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $219K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $163K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $151K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $124K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $82K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $76K | 0.1% |
| France | $27K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 98% |
| 7113.11 | Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof | 1.6% |
| 7113.20 | Jewellery: of base metal clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40,739.37 per kg, 293% above the world average of $10,377.38. 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 jewelry exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported precious metal jewelry worth $10.9 million (1 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Jordan (27%), Turkey (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 28% |
| Jordan | $3.0M | 27% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 15% |
| United States | $263K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $212K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $146K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $131K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $47K | 0.4% |
| France | $41K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported precious metal jewelry worth $142.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal jewelry to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($125.9 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40,739.37 per kg in 2024, 293% above the world average of $10,377.38 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 jewelry to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $142.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $310.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export precious metal jewelry?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $131.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7113.19 (98% of the value) and 7113.11 (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 7113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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