Alloy steel bar (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel bar (other) by Egypt reached $9.6 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.4 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 | $9.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $700K | 517 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $180K | 225 t |
Where Egypt imports alloy steel bar (other) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Netherlands (11%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.3M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $988K | 10% |
| Belgium | $717K | 7.5% |
| China | $461K | 4.8% |
| Romania | $440K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $386K | 4% |
| Germany | $366K | 3.8% |
| Russia | $336K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $197K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel bar (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.2 million of alloy steel bar (other) in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Guyana alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $3.1M | 97% |
| Jordan | $61K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.6% |
| Slovenia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt alloy steel bar (other) imports (HS 7228.60): 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 7228.60: Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bar (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alloy steel bar (other) worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bar (other) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bar (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bar (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180 thousand in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export alloy steel bar (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guyana, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bar (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel bar (other) is subheading 7228.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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