Welding flux imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported welding flux worth $8.4 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $8.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports welding flux from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), South Korea (18%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 23% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $716K | 8.5% |
| France | $654K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $206K | 2.5% |
| Russia | $160K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $159K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3810
| 3810.90 | Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods | 57% |
| 3810.10 | Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 60% below the world average of $5.11, 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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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 3810: Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding flux imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported welding flux worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding flux to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding flux per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $5.11 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 welding flux to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for welding flux?
The HS code for welding flux is heading 3810. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3810.90 (57% of the value) and 3810.10 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
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