Alloy steel wire (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.4 million of alloy steel wire (other) in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Egypt imports alloy steel wire (other) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), China (25%), Russia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.2M | 34% |
| China | $1.6M | 25% |
| Russia | $969K | 15% |
| South Korea | $643K | 10% |
| Spain | $419K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $170K | 2.6% |
| France | $149K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $97K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $72K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel wire (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported alloy steel wire (other) worth $520 thousand (263 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $482K | 93% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 6.3% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt alloy steel wire (other) imports (HS 7229.90): 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 7229.90: Steel, alloy: wire, of materials other than silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel wire (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alloy steel wire (other) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel wire (other) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (25%) and Russia (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel wire (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel wire (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export alloy steel wire (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $520 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel wire (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel wire (other) is subheading 7229.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
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