Stainless steel sinks imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.3 million of stainless steel sinks in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 950 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 861 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports stainless steel sinks from
China alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 54% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 23% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 21% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $42K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.2% |
| France | $20K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, 21% above the world average of $7.89. 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.
Stainless steel sinks exports from Egypt
Exports of stainless steel sinks by Egypt reached $604 thousand in 2024 (89 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (26%), Turkey (20%), Morocco (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $158K | 26% |
| Turkey | $120K | 20% |
| Morocco | $119K | 20% |
| Algeria | $98K | 16% |
| Kenya | $30K | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $25K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $17K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 2.5% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 1% |
| Montenegro | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt stainless steel sinks imports (HS 7324.10): 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 7324.10: Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sinks imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported stainless steel sinks worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sinks to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel sinks to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export stainless steel sinks?
Yes. Egypt exported $604 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Turkey and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sinks?
The HS code for stainless steel sinks is subheading 7324.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
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