Wooden tool handles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.6 million of wooden tool handles in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.8 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 | $6.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $372K | 570 t |
Where Egypt imports wooden tool handles from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 69% above the world average of $1.92. 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.
Wooden tool handles exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $617 thousand of wooden tool handles in 2024 (687 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $508K | 82% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 5.2% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $15K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $14K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 2% |
| Sudan | $6K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $2K | 0.3% |
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 4417: Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden tool handles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wooden tool handles worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden tool handles to Egypt?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (7%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden tool handles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $1.92 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 wooden tool handles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $372 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $17.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export wooden tool handles?
Yes. Egypt exported $617 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden tool handles?
The HS code for wooden tool handles is heading 4417. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4417.00. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4417 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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