Unwrought silver imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported unwrought silver worth $3.9 million (6 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.6 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 | $3.9M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 17 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 18 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 6 t |
Where Egypt imports unwrought silver from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 53% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $507K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $140K | 3.6% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $636.92 per kg, close to the world average of $741.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unwrought silver exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported unwrought silver worth $3.0 million (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (48%), Lebanon (20%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 48% |
| Lebanon | $606K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $492K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $238K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $204K | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unwrought silver imports (HS 7106.91): 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 7106.91: Metals: silver, unwrought, (but not powder).
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought silver imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported unwrought silver worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought silver to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought silver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $636.92 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $741.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unwrought silver to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export unwrought silver?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $974 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought silver?
The HS code for unwrought silver is subheading 7106.91. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7106 page.
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