Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.2 million of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 986 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $991K | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $973K | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $870K | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports hot-rolled rectangular steel bar from
Most of the value came from Spain (26%), Turkey (26%), Russia (25%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $569K | 26% |
| Turkey | $568K | 26% |
| Russia | $537K | 25% |
| China | $327K | 15% |
| Italy | $152K | 7% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.91): 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 7214.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hot-rolled rectangular steel bar worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($569 thousand), followed by Turkey (26%) and Russia (25%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $870 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2022 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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