Wire articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire articles by Egypt reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.0 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 4.5K t |
Where Egypt imports wire articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 54% |
| Spain | $412K | 13% |
| Italy | $348K | 11% |
| Germany | $202K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $175K | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $97K | 3% |
| France | $64K | 2% |
| Denmark | $34K | 1.1% |
| United States | $30K | 1% |
| Poland | $30K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wire articles exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported wire articles worth $2.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (31%), Libya (24%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $860K | 31% |
| Libya | $655K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $337K | 12% |
| Algeria | $240K | 8.7% |
| Estonia | $195K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $113K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $86K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $53K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $18K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wire articles worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Spain (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export wire articles?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Libya and the Netherlands. That compares with imports of $3.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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