Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $51.2 million of carbon steel seamless line pipe in 2024 (38.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $114.8 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 | $51.2M | 38.3K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 46.0K t |
| 2022 | $83.2M | 49.5K t |
| 2021 | $69.0M | 66.7K t |
| 2020 | $66.4M | 87.0K t |
| 2019 | $89.7M | 95.5K t |
| 2018 | $114.8M | 109.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.9M | 45.4K t |
Where Egypt imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.5M | 81% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 2% |
| Turkey | $894K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $776K | 1.5% |
| Ukraine | $765K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $505K | 1% |
| Spain | $495K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless line pipe exports from Egypt
Exports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by Egypt reached $1.6 million in 2024 (748 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+987% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $858K | 54% |
| Netherlands | $415K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 11% |
| Syria | $97K | 6.1% |
| Jordan | $51K | 3.2% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $51.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by the United States (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.9 million in 2017 to $51.2 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $114.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export carbon steel seamless line pipe?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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