Cold-rolled stainless foil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $13.1 million of cold-rolled stainless foil in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.5 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 | $13.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 12.0K t |
Where Egypt imports cold-rolled stainless foil from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 95% |
| Taiwan | $254K | 2% |
| Turkey | $161K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $49K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $37K | 0.3% |
| United States | $36K | 0.3% |
| Samoa | $30K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 47% above the world average of $1.83. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt cold-rolled stainless foil imports (HS 7219.35): 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 7219.35: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless foil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cold-rolled stainless foil worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled stainless foil to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Taiwan (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled stainless foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled stainless foil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil is subheading 7219.35. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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