Cold-drawn seamless tube imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.3 million of cold-drawn seamless tube in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 980 t |
Where Egypt imports cold-drawn seamless tube from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Germany (18%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 35% |
| Germany | $600K | 18% |
| Italy | $217K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $214K | 6.4% |
| Romania | $157K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $157K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $153K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $129K | 3.9% |
| Angola | $106K | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $103K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.37, 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.
Cold-drawn seamless tube exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $860 thousand of cold-drawn seamless tube in 2024 (270 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $659K | 77% |
| Libya | $196K | 23% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cold-drawn seamless tube imports (HS 7304.31): 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 7304.31: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn seamless tube imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn seamless tube to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn seamless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-drawn seamless tube to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cold-drawn seamless tube?
Yes. Egypt exported $860 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube is subheading 7304.31. 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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