Safety pins imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported safety pins worth $2.1 million (552 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 552 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 457 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 394 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 395 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 275 t |
Where Egypt imports safety pins from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 98% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 54% below the world average of $8.28, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt safety pins imports (HS 7319.40): 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 7319.40: Safety pins and other pins: of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of safety pins imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported safety pins worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 552 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety pins to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $8.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety pins to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety pins?
The HS code for safety pins is subheading 7319.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7319 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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