Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip worth $10.6 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $10.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip from
Turkey alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.5M | 89% |
| Italy | $427K | 4% |
| China | $413K | 3.9% |
| India | $288K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.17, 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-rolled low-carbon steel strip exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.2 million of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Slovenia accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $2.2M | 99% |
| Tunisia | $21K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $10K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.23): 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 7211.23: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Italy (4%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 603%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovenia, Tunisia and Ireland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.23. 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?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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