Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $2.8 million of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 235% on 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $834K | 471 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $635K | 489 t |
| 2020 | $814K | 941 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to
Slovenia alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $2.2M | 78% |
| Zimbabwe | $353K | 13% |
| Kenya | $170K | 6.1% |
| Uganda | $86K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $2.2 million of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Korea (45%), China (16%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $988K | 45% |
| China | $351K | 16% |
| Italy | $260K | 12% |
| Austria | $197K | 9% |
| India | $172K | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $102K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $87K | 4% |
| Thailand | $26K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exports (HS 7211.29): 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 88 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 235% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from Egypt?
Slovenia was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Zimbabwe (13%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2019 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $597 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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