Alloy steel scrap imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported alloy steel scrap worth $94.3 million (186.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 124 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 229% a year on average.
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 | $94.3M | 186.7K t |
| 2023 | $101.8M | 186.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 45.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $85K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $23K | 76 t |
Where Egypt imports alloy steel scrap from
Most of the value came from Canada (44%), Lebanon (40%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $41.0M | 44% |
| Lebanon | $37.6M | 40% |
| France | $10.0M | 11% |
| Romania | $4.4M | 4.7% |
| Russia | $563K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $434K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $194K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $53K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 7204.29: Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless).
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel scrap imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alloy steel scrap worth $94.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 124 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel scrap to Egypt?
Canada was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($41.0 million), followed by Lebanon (40%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel scrap to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23 thousand in 2017 to $94.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $101.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel scrap?
The HS code for alloy steel scrap is subheading 7204.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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