Hot-rolled steel angles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel angles by Egypt reached $10.5 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $10.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 5.0K t |
Where Egypt imports hot-rolled steel angles from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel angles exports from Egypt
Exports of hot-rolled steel angles by Egypt reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Greece accounted for 87% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.8M | 87% |
| Syria | $276K | 13% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt hot-rolled steel angles imports (HS 7216.50): 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 7216.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel angles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hot-rolled steel angles worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel angles to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel angles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.97 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 steel angles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export hot-rolled steel angles?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Syria and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel angles?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel angles is subheading 7216.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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