Rivets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.0 million of rivets in 2024 (367 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.0M | 367 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 253 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 435 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 573 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 379 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $853K | 234 t |
Where Egypt imports rivets from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), South Korea (32%), Singapore (5%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 39% |
| South Korea | $981K | 32% |
| Singapore | $166K | 5.5% |
| United States | $136K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $100K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $66K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $36K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.27 per kg, close to the world average of $7.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rivets imports (HS 7318.23): 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 7318.23: Iron or steel: non-threaded rivets.
Common questions
What is the value of rivets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rivets worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 367 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rivets to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Korea (32%) and Singapore (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.27 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $7.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rivets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $853 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rivets?
The HS code for rivets is subheading 7318.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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