Ferro-alloys imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ferro-alloys worth $189.8 million (163.8 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $303.1 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 | $189.8M | 163.8K t |
| 2023 | $205.9M | 166.1K t |
| 2022 | $303.1M | 170.6K t |
| 2021 | $183.3M | 132.3K t |
| 2020 | $100.1M | 106.8K t |
| 2019 | $61.4M | 55.9K t |
| 2018 | $62.9M | 48.3K t |
| 2017 | $54.1M | 43.9K t |
Where Egypt imports ferro-alloys from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $121.5M | 64% |
| Georgia | $19.8M | 10% |
| Norway | $16.7M | 8.8% |
| Brazil | $5.2M | 2.7% |
| China | $4.6M | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $3.2M | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese | 64% |
| 7202.11 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon | 12% |
| 7202.19 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon | 11% |
| 7202.92 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-vanadium | 3.2% |
| 7202.93 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium | 3% |
| 7202.41 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon | 2.4% |
| 7202.70 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-molybdenum | 2.1% |
| 7202.99 | Ferro-alloys: n.e.c. in heading no. 7202 | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
Ferro-alloys exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $61.9 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (45.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (21%), Netherlands (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.7M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 12% |
| United States | $6.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 9.9% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 9.7% |
| Libya | $5.5M | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 8.7% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2% |
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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ferro-alloys worth $189.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($121.5 million), followed by Georgia (10%) and Norway (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.66 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 ferro-alloys to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.1 million in 2017 to $189.8 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. The peak was 2022 at $303.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export ferro-alloys?
Yes. Egypt exported $61.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $128.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (63% of the value) and 7202.11 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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