Pure aluminium ingots exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $232.2 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (91.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232.2M | 91.9K t |
| 2023 | $237.7M | 91.2K t |
| 2022 | $95.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2021 | $115.6M | 52.9K t |
| 2020 | $104.9M | 57.6K t |
| 2019 | $77.9M | 39.1K t |
| 2018 | $106.1M | 45.8K t |
| 2017 | $89.2M | 42.8K t |
Where Egypt exports pure aluminium ingots to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $177.3M | 76% |
| Slovenia | $39.5M | 17% |
| Greece | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| China | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $678K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $526K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $499K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium ingots imports to Egypt
Imports of pure aluminium ingots by Egypt reached $30.1 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.3M | 64% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 11% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Bahrain | $415K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $268K | 0.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $135K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $125K | 0.4% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pure aluminium ingots exports (HS 7601.10): 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium ingots exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported pure aluminium ingots worth $232.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure aluminium ingots from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($177.3 million), followed by Slovenia (17%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure aluminium ingots from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $89.2 million in 2017 to $232.2 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $237.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $132.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import pure aluminium ingots?
Yes. Egypt imported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $202.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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