Welding electrode coating imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding electrode coating by Egypt reached $4.8 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports welding electrode coating from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (17%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $810K | 17% |
| South Korea | $534K | 11% |
| France | $501K | 10% |
| Turkey | $435K | 9% |
| Italy | $372K | 7.7% |
| Poland | $159K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $122K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $88K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $76K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 55% below the world average of $3.15, 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.
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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 3810.90: Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding electrode coating imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported welding electrode coating worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding electrode coating to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (17%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding electrode coating per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $3.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding electrode coating to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding electrode coating?
The HS code for welding electrode coating is subheading 3810.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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