Cold-formed steel profile imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-formed steel profile by Egypt reached $4.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 2382% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $184K | 85 t |
| 2022 | $374K | 199 t |
| 2021 | $428K | 149 t |
| 2020 | $150K | 81 t |
| 2019 | $604K | 461 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $944K | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports cold-formed steel profile from
Turkey alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.2M | 91% |
| Italy | $260K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 0.6% |
| China | $12K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cold-formed steel profile imports (HS 7216.61): 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 7216.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel profile imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cold-formed steel profile worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply cold-formed steel profile to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed steel profile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-formed steel profile to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $944 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 383%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel profile?
The HS code for cold-formed steel profile is subheading 7216.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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