Zinc alloy ingots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.5 million of zinc alloy ingots in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 921 t |
Where Egypt imports zinc alloy ingots from
Most of the value came from Belgium (22%), Germany (21%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 21% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 16% |
| Peru | $1.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $610K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $300K | 3.2% |
| China | $221K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $92K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt zinc alloy ingots imports (HS 7901.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc alloy ingots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported zinc alloy ingots worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc alloy ingots to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc alloy ingots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2022 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Egypt trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Egypt
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.