Tinplate can imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $16.5 million of tinplate can in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $16.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports tinplate can from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $13.5M | 82% |
| China | $1.2M | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $248K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $144K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $141K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $42K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.3% |
| India | $36K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $30K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tinplate can exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported tinplate can worth $2.7 million (671 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (45%), Saudi Arabia (28%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.2M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $730K | 28% |
| Morocco | $222K | 8.4% |
| Lebanon | $79K | 3% |
| Kenya | $76K | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $67K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $41K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 1.5% |
| Syria | $34K | 1.3% |
| Sudan | $33K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tinplate can imports (HS 7310.21): 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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tinplate can worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinplate can to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by China (7%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tinplate can to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export tinplate can?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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