Alloy steel ingots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.0 million of alloy steel ingots in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.3 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 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 274 t |
| 2022 | $312K | 362 t |
| 2021 | $184K | 214 t |
| 2020 | $185K | 196 t |
| 2019 | $435K | 636 t |
| 2018 | $319K | 545 t |
| 2017 | $781K | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports alloy steel ingots from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.4M | 87% |
| Ukraine | $357K | 7.1% |
| China | $105K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $59K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $34K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.5% |
| France | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7224
| 7224.90 | Steel, alloy: semi-finished products | 100% |
| 7224.10 | Steel, alloy: ingots and other primary forms | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7224.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 88% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
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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 7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel ingots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alloy steel ingots worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel ingots to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Ukraine (7%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $1.01 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 alloy steel ingots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $781 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 545%. The peak was 2023 at $18.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export alloy steel ingots?
Yes. Egypt exported $455 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and Bahrain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel ingots?
The HS code for alloy steel ingots is heading 7224. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7224.90 (100% of the value) and 7224.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7224 page.
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