Alloy steel sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $59.4 million of alloy steel sheet in 2024 (75.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $111.8 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 | $59.4M | 75.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.0M | 44.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 55.3K t |
| 2021 | $111.8M | 132.4K t |
| 2020 | $106.7M | 182.8K t |
| 2019 | $39.3M | 67.9K t |
| 2018 | $97.8M | 133.6K t |
| 2017 | $87.0M | 169.9K t |
Where Egypt imports alloy steel sheet from
Most of the value came from China (39%), France (17%), Sweden (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.2M | 39% |
| France | $10.2M | 17% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 4% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 3% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.30 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils | 37% |
| 7225.11 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented | 31% |
| 7225.40 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils | 11% |
| 7225.99 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc) | 9.2% |
| 7225.91 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | 3.7% |
| 7225.92 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically) | 3.4% |
| 7225.50 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled | 3% |
| 7225.19 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented) | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.14, 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.
Alloy steel sheet exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported alloy steel sheet worth $19.8 million (29.2 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.7M | 99% |
| Kenya | $82K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $31K | 0.2% |
| North Macedonia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alloy steel sheet worth $59.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by France (17%) and Sweden (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.14 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 sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.0 million in 2017 to $59.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $111.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export alloy steel sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $19.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Kenya and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7225.30 (36% of the value) and 7225.11 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
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