Staples imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported staples worth $6.2 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $6.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 739 t |
Where Egypt imports staples from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 83% |
| India | $823K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $74K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $59K | 1% |
| France | $39K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
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 staples imports (HS 8305.20): 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 8305.20: Stationery: staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of staples imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported staples worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply staples to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (13%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of staples per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of staples to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for staples?
The HS code for staples is subheading 8305.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8305 page.
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