High carbon ferro-chromium imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.6 million of high carbon ferro-chromium in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $4.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $133K | 114 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $685K | 478 t |
Where Egypt imports high carbon ferro-chromium from
South Africa alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 58% |
| Oman | $1.0M | 22% |
| India | $721K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 35% above the world average of $1.16. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high carbon ferro-chromium imports (HS 7202.41): 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 7202.41: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon ferro-chromium imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high carbon ferro-chromium worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon ferro-chromium to Egypt?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Oman (22%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon ferro-chromium to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $685 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 572%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.41. 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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