Ores and metals exports in Egypt

Egypt: Ores and metals exports was 5.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.4%
Change on year
up 15.8%
World rank
66th
of 194 countries
All-time high
8.1%
in 1987
All-time low
0.2%
in 1973
Years of data
54
1965–2024

Ores and metals exports in Egypt, 1965–2024

02468196519942024

Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.

Analysis

The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Egypt is 5.4%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 15.8% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Egypt peaked at 8.1% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1973.

Egypt ranks 66th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.2% 0.6% 2.5% 5
1970s 1.6% 0.2% 5.1% 10
1980s 4.5% 2.5% 8.1% 8
1990s 5.4% 4.4% 6.4% 6
2000s 4.1% 2.3% 7.1% 10
2010s 4.6% 3.4% 6.0% 10
2020s 4.0% 2.9% 5.4% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is ores and metals exports in Egypt?
Ores and metals exports in Egypt was 5.4% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 8.1% in 1987.
What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1973.
How does Egypt rank for ores and metals exports?
Egypt ranks 66th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt data come from?
The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports)
Unit
% of merchandise exports
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 9,796 data points, 1962–2025
Last refreshed

Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.