Safety and relief valves imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $26.3 million of safety and relief valves in 2024 (823 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.2 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 | $26.3M | 823 t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 837 t |
| 2022 | $37.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 625 t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 754 t |
Where Egypt imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from China (20%), Turkey (19%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 20% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 12% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 8.2% |
| United States | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $678K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.89 per kg, 25% below the world average of $42.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety and relief valves exports from Egypt
Exports of safety and relief valves by Egypt reached $332 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $191K | 58% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 23% |
| United States | $23K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $14K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.7% |
| France | $5K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported safety and relief valves worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 823 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.89 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $37.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export safety and relief valves?
Yes. Egypt exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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