Zipper part imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.1 million of zipper part in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.4 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 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports zipper part from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 54% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 23% |
| Japan | $980K | 14% |
| Turkey | $244K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $224K | 3.1% |
| India | $109K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $28K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 39% below the world average of $9.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zipper part exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.1 million of zipper part in 2024 (108 tonnes). Morocco alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt zipper part imports (HS 9607.20): 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 9607.20: Slide fasteners: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of zipper part imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported zipper part worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply zipper part to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Indonesia (23%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of zipper part per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $9.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zipper part to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export zipper part?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Jordan and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zipper part?
The HS code for zipper part is subheading 9607.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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