Alloy steel strips imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported alloy steel strips worth $12.5 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.4 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 | $12.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 6.1K t |
Where Egypt imports alloy steel strips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+909% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 66% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $661K | 5.3% |
| Ukraine | $474K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $224K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $190K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $136K | 1.1% |
| India | $116K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $51K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7226
| 7226.99 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9 | 50% |
| 7226.19 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented | 15% |
| 7226.11 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented | 15% |
| 7226.92 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled | 12% |
| 7226.91 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled | 7.3% |
| 7226.20 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of high speed steel | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7226.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $2.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel strips imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alloy steel strips worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel strips to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.00 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 strips to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2021 at $17.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strips?
The HS code for alloy steel strips is heading 7226. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7226.99 (50% of the value) and 7226.19 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
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