Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $5.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.7 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 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 784 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports hot-rolled stainless steel sheet from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Italy (22%), Slovenia (22%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 23% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 23% |
| India | $419K | 8.5% |
| Russia | $211K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $210K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $106K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $34K | 0.7% |
| France | $25K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219.21): 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 7219.21: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless steel sheet to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Slovenia (22%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $3.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet is subheading 7219.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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