Railway component (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.3 million of railway component (other) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 609 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 651 t |
| 2017 | $862K | 235 t |
Where Egypt imports railway component (other) from
The largest suppliers were Poland (28%), Spain (27%), Germany (21%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+514% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $917K | 28% |
| Spain | $895K | 27% |
| Germany | $672K | 21% |
| Turkey | $304K | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $203K | 6.2% |
| China | $112K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $61K | 1.9% |
| France | $37K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Railway component (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported railway component (other) worth $362 thousand (98 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $238K | 66% |
| United States | $86K | 24% |
| South Africa | $26K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.2% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt railway component (other) imports (HS 7302.90): 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 7302.90: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: n.e.c. in heading no. 7302.
Common questions
What is the value of railway component (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported railway component (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway component (other) to Egypt?
Poland was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($917 thousand), followed by Spain (27%) and Germany (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway component (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway component (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $862 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 280%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export railway component (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $362 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United States and South Africa. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway component (other)?
The HS code for railway component (other) is subheading 7302.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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