High carbon steel bloom imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high carbon steel bloom by Egypt reached $344.8 million in 2024 (709.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. Value rose 1160% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $344.8M | 709.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 51.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.0M | 188.2K t |
| 2019 | $326.7M | 801.1K t |
| 2018 | $342.9M | 722.9K t |
| 2017 | $360.2M | 928.1K t |
Where Egypt imports high carbon steel bloom from
Most of the value came from Ukraine (46%), Indonesia (28%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $159.8M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $97.5M | 28% |
| China | $86.7M | 25% |
| Russia | $677K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $143K | 0% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0% |
| Brazil | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.63, 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.
High carbon steel bloom exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported high carbon steel bloom worth $6.8 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $6.5M | 96% |
| Turkey | $252K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $3K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high carbon steel bloom imports (HS 7207.20): 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon steel bloom imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high carbon steel bloom worth $344.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 709.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 170 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports.
Which countries supply high carbon steel bloom to Egypt?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($159.8 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 860% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.63 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 steel bloom to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $360.2 million in 2017 to $344.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $360.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $186.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export high carbon steel bloom?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Turkey and the Czech Republic. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $338.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
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