Valve imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $448.3 million of valve in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $605.8 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 | $448.3M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $478.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2022 | $482.2M | 30.5K t |
| 2021 | $479.0M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $402.3M | 37.6K t |
| 2019 | $484.9M | 39.0K t |
| 2018 | $567.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2017 | $605.8M | 42.0K t |
Where Egypt imports valve from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Italy (16%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $117.9M | 26% |
| Italy | $71.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $41.2M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $37.2M | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $30.9M | 6.9% |
| United States | $25.9M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $17.8M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.7M | 2.8% |
| India | $7.5M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $7.2M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | 66% |
| 8481.90 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof | 14% |
| 8481.40 | Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 5.9% |
| 8481.10 | Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 5.7% |
| 8481.20 | Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 5% |
| 8481.30 | Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.00 per kg, 30% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $48.1 million of valve in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33.0M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 8% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Algeria | $918K | 1.9% |
| Iraq | $650K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $642K | 1.3% |
| France | $582K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $456K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported valve worth $448.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($117.9 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.00 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of valve to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $605.8 million in 2017 to $448.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $605.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export valve?
Yes. Egypt exported $48.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $400.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (65% of the value) and 8481.90 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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