Spades imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported spades worth $2.0 million (437 tonnes). That is 121% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $2.0M | 437 t |
| 2023 | $905K | 251 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 474 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 725 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 793 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 521 t |
Where Egypt imports spades from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 63% above the world average of $2.82. 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 spades imports (HS 8201.10): 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 8201.10: Tools, hand: spades and shovels.
Common questions
What is the value of spades imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported spades worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply spades to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Russia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of spades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spades to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spades?
The HS code for spades is subheading 8201.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8201 page.
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