Rods and wire for soldering and brazing imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.8 million of rods and wire for soldering and brazing in 2024 (100 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 565 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 623 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 480 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 458 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 686 t |
Where Egypt imports rods and wire for soldering and brazing from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| South Korea | $321K | 12% |
| Italy | $231K | 8.3% |
| India | $186K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $91K | 3.3% |
| France | $62K | 2.2% |
| United States | $52K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $51K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.68 per kg, 252% above the world average of $7.86. 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 8311.30: Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame.
Common questions
What is the value of rods and wire for soldering and brazing imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rods and wire for soldering and brazing worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply rods and wire for soldering and brazing to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of rods and wire for soldering and brazing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.68 per kg in 2024, 252% above the world average of $7.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rods and wire for soldering and brazing to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
The HS code for rods and wire for soldering and brazing is subheading 8311.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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