Forged steel angle imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged steel angle by Egypt reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 249% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 925 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 882 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $330K | 244 t |
| 2019 | $152K | 149 t |
| 2018 | $26K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 570 t |
Where Egypt imports forged steel angle from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 50% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 31% |
| Bahrain | $839K | 17% |
| China | $60K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 42% above the world average of $1.79. 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.
Forged steel angle exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported forged steel angle worth $1.4 million (510 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $1.2M | 83% |
| Saudi Arabia | $247K | 17% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt forged steel angle imports (HS 7216.69): 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 7216.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products).
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel angle imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported forged steel angle worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 249% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel angle to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Bahrain (17%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $1.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged steel angle to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export forged steel angle?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel angle?
The HS code for forged steel angle is subheading 7216.69. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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