Railway sleepers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway sleepers by Egypt reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $884K | 375 t |
| 2019 | $700K | 766 t |
| 2018 | $188K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $732K | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt imports railway sleepers from
United States alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 86% |
| France | $184K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $164K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4406
| 4406.11 | Wood: railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), not impregnated, coniferous | 46% |
| 4406.91 | Wood: railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), impregnated, coniferous | 41% |
| 4406.92 | Wood: railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), impregnated, non-coniferous | 13% |
| 4406.12 | Wood: railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), not impregnated, non-coniferous | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 131% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
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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 4406: Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of railway sleepers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported railway sleepers worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway sleepers to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (7%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway sleepers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 131% above the world average of $0.58 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 railway sleepers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $732 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for railway sleepers?
The HS code for railway sleepers is heading 4406. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4406.11 (46% of the value) and 4406.91 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4406 page.
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