Free-cutting hot-rolled bar exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $38.7 million of free-cutting hot-rolled bar in 2024 (50.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.7M | 50.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $0K | - |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $262K | 507 t |
Where Egypt exports free-cutting hot-rolled bar to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (21%), Dominican Republic (21%), Brazil (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 21% |
| Dominican Republic | $8.2M | 21% |
| Brazil | $7.5M | 20% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 16% |
| Cyprus | $4.5M | 12% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| Lithuania | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $282K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $218K | 0.6% |
| Barbados | $101K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting hot-rolled bar imports to Egypt
Imports of free-cutting hot-rolled bar by Egypt reached $524 thousand in 2024 (624 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $462K | 88% |
| Germany | $55K | 11% |
| China | $7K | 1.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt free-cutting hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.20): 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 7213.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of free-cutting steel.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting hot-rolled bar exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported free-cutting hot-rolled bar worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 75 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy free-cutting hot-rolled bar from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (21%) and Brazil (19%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average export price of free-cutting hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of free-cutting hot-rolled bar from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $262 thousand in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Egypt imported $524 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Germany and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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