Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel sheets by Egypt reached $145.8 million in 2024 (162.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $145.8M | 162.3K t |
| 2023 | $148.4M | 173.8K t |
| 2022 | $157.1M | 165.0K t |
| 2021 | $103.3M | 120.9K t |
| 2020 | $57.4M | 104.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 58.8K t |
| 2018 | $67.6M | 111.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.6M | 92.2K t |
Where Egypt imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $93.4M | 64% |
| Turkey | $17.8M | 12% |
| Russia | $8.6M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $6.4M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 38% |
| 7209.16 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 32% |
| 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 | 13% |
| 7209.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209 | 12% |
| 7209.27 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 1.7% |
| 7209.26 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 1.2% |
| 7209.15 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 1.1% |
| 7209.25 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Egypt
Exports of cold-rolled steel sheets by Egypt reached $66.1 million in 2024 (80.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (23%), Algeria (21%), Turkey (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $15.4M | 23% |
| Algeria | $13.8M | 21% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 10% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $3.0M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Syria | $2.4M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $145.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($93.4 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.6 million in 2017 to $145.8 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2022 at $157.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Egypt exported $66.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Algeria and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $79.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (38% of the value) and 7209.16 (32%). 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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