Snap fastener imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported snap fastener worth $3.5 million (92 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.5M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 141 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 101 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 66 t |
Where Egypt imports snap fastener from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 70% |
| Turkey | $539K | 15% |
| Italy | $269K | 7.7% |
| United States | $111K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $74K | 2.1% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $17K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.12 per kg, 94% above the world average of $19.63. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt snap fastener imports (HS 9606.10): 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 9606.10: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of snap fastener imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported snap fastener worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply snap fastener to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 945% on the year.
What is the average import price of snap fastener per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.12 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $19.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of snap fastener to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for snap fastener?
The HS code for snap fastener is subheading 9606.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9606 page.
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