Cold-rolled steel coil thin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $18.8 million (26.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.6 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 | $18.8M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.6M | 38.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $945K | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports cold-rolled steel coil thin from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 53% |
| Russia | $4.3M | 23% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 19% |
| Belgium | $426K | 2.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $315K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $180K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.2% |
| India | $37K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel coil thin exports from Egypt
Exports of cold-rolled steel coil thin by Egypt reached $7.5 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (38%), Italy (16%), Poland (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.8M | 38% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 16% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $591K | 7.9% |
| Senegal | $551K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $549K | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $252K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $231K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $197K | 2.6% |
| Syria | $86K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cold-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7209.18): 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 7209.18: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, 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 steel coil thin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil thin to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Russia (23%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.80 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 steel coil thin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $945 thousand in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $39.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cold-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and Poland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7209.18. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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