Carbon steel line pipe imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel line pipe by Egypt reached $68.8 million in 2024 (55.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $178.3 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 | $68.8M | 55.3K t |
| 2023 | $178.3M | 119.3K t |
| 2022 | $96.7M | 61.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.8M | 55.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 36.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 11.3K t |
Where Egypt imports carbon steel line pipe from
The largest suppliers were Austria (41%), China (14%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $28.4M | 41% |
| China | $9.8M | 14% |
| Japan | $8.4M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 6.1% |
| Argentina | $2.5M | 3.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel line pipe exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $965 thousand of carbon steel line pipe in 2024 (572 tonnes). Greece alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $582K | 60% |
| United States | $370K | 38% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.6% |
| Sudan | $4K | 0.4% |
| Libya | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carbon steel line pipe worth $68.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 185 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 600% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $68.8 million in 2024, an increase of 376%. The peak was 2023 at $178.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export carbon steel line pipe?
Yes. Egypt exported $965 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $67.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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