Welding supplies imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $23.6 million of welding supplies in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 10.7K t |
Where Egypt imports welding supplies from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Turkey (11%), Russia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 45% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 11% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $944K | 4% |
| France | $910K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $639K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $616K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.20 | Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 38% |
| 8311.10 | Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 36% |
| 8311.90 | Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal… | 14% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, 70% above the world average of $3.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding supplies exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.2 million of welding supplies in 2024 (271 tonnes). Libya alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $675K | 58% |
| Yemen | $400K | 35% |
| Lebanon | $41K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $30K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported welding supplies worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $3.05 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 supplies to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $26.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export welding supplies?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Yemen and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8311.20 (38% of the value) and 8311.10 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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