Zinc products imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported zinc products worth $2.6 million (207 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.5 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 | $2.6M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 417 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 317 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 611 t |
Where Egypt imports zinc products from
The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), China (12%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 49% |
| China | $321K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $219K | 8.5% |
| Singapore | $173K | 6.7% |
| France | $113K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $84K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $30K | 1.2% |
| Peru | $23K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.43 per kg, 51% above the world average of $8.23. 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 products exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported zinc products worth $2.0 million (477 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 100% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
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 7907: Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc products imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported zinc products worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc products to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.43 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $8.23 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 products to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export zinc products?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $549 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for zinc products?
The HS code for zinc products is heading 7907. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7907.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7907 page.
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