Specialty metal articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported specialty metal articles worth $2.7 million (67 tonnes). Value rose 11633% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $2.7M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $23K | 0 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $6K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $62K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $527K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $953K | 27 t |
| 2017 | $23K | 9 t |
Where Egypt imports specialty metal articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 97% |
| Spain | $57K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.56 per kg, 52% below the world average of $85.01, 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 specialty metal articles imports (HS 8112.99): 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 8112.99: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium: articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty metal articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialty metal articles worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply specialty metal articles to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Spain (2%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty metal articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.56 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $85.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty metal articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $770 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for specialty metal articles?
The HS code for specialty metal articles is subheading 8112.99. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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