Zinc powder imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.4 million of zinc powder in 2024 (869 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.4M | 869 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 744 t |
| 2020 | $379K | 126 t |
| 2019 | $365K | 109 t |
| 2018 | $488K | 136 t |
| 2017 | $940K | 296 t |
Where Egypt imports zinc powder from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 72% |
| India | $450K | 13% |
| South Korea | $269K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $78K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7903
| 7903.10 | Zinc dust | 93% |
| 7903.90 | Zinc: powders and flakes | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, 147% above the world average of $1.59. 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.
Zinc powder exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported zinc powder worth $1.3 million (388 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+814% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 91% |
| Thailand | $69K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $44K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7903: Zinc; dust, powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc powder imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported zinc powder worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 869 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc powder to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (13%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $1.59 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 zinc powder to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $940 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export zinc powder?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Thailand and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc powder?
The HS code for zinc powder is heading 7903. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7903.10 (92% of the value) and 7903.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7903 page.
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