Pure aluminium rods imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $55.7 million of pure aluminium rods in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 100% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.6 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 | $55.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $73.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 811 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 852 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 624 t |
| 2017 | $437K | 81 t |
Where Egypt imports pure aluminium rods from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (40%), United Arab Emirates (38%), Oman (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $22.0M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.9M | 38% |
| Oman | $5.0M | 9% |
| Bahrain | $4.6M | 8.3% |
| China | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $425K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $275K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $233K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $116K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $91K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, close to the world average of $4.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium rods exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported pure aluminium rods worth $23.0 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $16.2M | 71% |
| Tunisia | $4.1M | 18% |
| Lebanon | $886K | 3.9% |
| United States | $535K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $449K | 2% |
| Italy | $143K | 0.6% |
| Algeria | $130K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $81K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $80K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $74K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pure aluminium rods imports (HS 7604.10): 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 7604.10: Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium rods imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pure aluminium rods worth $55.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 203 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium rods to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (38%) and Oman (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure aluminium rods to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $437 thousand in 2017 to $55.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $73.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pure aluminium rods?
Yes. Egypt exported $23.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $32.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium rods?
The HS code for pure aluminium rods is subheading 7604.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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