Pumice stone imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.8 million of pumice stone in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 29.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 41.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 38.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 30.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 15.9K t |
Where Egypt imports pumice stone from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.2M | 84% |
| China | $260K | 6.9% |
| India | $151K | 4% |
| Australia | $80K | 2.1% |
| United States | $62K | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $50K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2513
| 2513.10 | Pumice stone, whether or not heat treated | 84% |
| 2513.20 | Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pumice stone exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $398 thousand of pumice stone in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (47%), United Kingdom (28%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $186K | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 6.1% |
| France | $13K | 3.3% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.7% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
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 2513: Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated.
Common questions
What is the value of pumice stone imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pumice stone worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumice stone to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (7%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumice stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.16 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 pumice stone to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export pumice stone?
Yes. Egypt exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumice stone?
The HS code for pumice stone is heading 2513. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2513.10 (84% of the value) and 2513.20 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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