High carbon ferro-manganese imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $21.7 million of high carbon ferro-manganese in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.2 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 | $21.7M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $47.2M | 46.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $46.1M | 31.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 7.6K t |
Where Egypt imports high carbon ferro-manganese from
India alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $21.6M | 99% |
| Turkey | $62K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $28K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High carbon ferro-manganese exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $2.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (39%), United States (25%), Lebanon (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.1M | 39% |
| United States | $730K | 26% |
| Lebanon | $338K | 12% |
| Italy | $234K | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $174K | 6.1% |
| Syria | $155K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $124K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high carbon ferro-manganese imports (HS 7202.11): 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 7202.11: Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon ferro-manganese imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon ferro-manganese to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high carbon ferro-manganese to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2023 at $47.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export high carbon ferro-manganese?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United States and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon ferro-manganese?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-manganese is subheading 7202.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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