High silicon ferro-silicon exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $49.1 million of high silicon ferro-silicon in 2024 (34.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $81.9 million.
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 | $49.1M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $66.5M | 39.6K t |
| 2022 | $81.9M | 35.4K t |
| 2021 | $61.6M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 40.8K t |
Where Egypt exports high silicon ferro-silicon to
Most of it went to Italy (24%), Netherlands (15%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.6M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 13% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 12% |
| United States | $4.5M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Libya | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High silicon ferro-silicon imports to Egypt
Imports of high silicon ferro-silicon by Egypt reached $547 thousand in 2024 (323 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (38%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $252K | 46% |
| Germany | $205K | 38% |
| South Africa | $55K | 10% |
| Italy | $32K | 5.9% |
| France | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high silicon ferro-silicon exports (HS 7202.21): 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $49.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 82 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy high silicon ferro-silicon from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average export price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high silicon ferro-silicon from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $49.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $81.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also import high silicon ferro-silicon?
Yes. Egypt imported $547 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and South Africa. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. 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?
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