Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $394.8 million of hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (600.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $524.3 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 | $394.8M | 600.5K t |
| 2023 | $524.3M | 733.1K t |
| 2022 | $430.9M | 479.5K t |
| 2021 | $318.8M | 403.1K t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 83.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 82.2K t |
| 2018 | $71.3M | 116.7K t |
| 2017 | $65.6M | 128.5K t |
Where Egypt exports hot-rolled steel bars to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), Morocco (13%), Lithuania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+853% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $74.6M | 19% |
| Morocco | $49.5M | 13% |
| Lithuania | $31.0M | 7.9% |
| Brazil | $27.1M | 6.9% |
| Algeria | $23.9M | 6.1% |
| Jordan | $19.1M | 4.8% |
| Bulgaria | $17.8M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $16.5M | 4.2% |
| United States | $14.6M | 3.7% |
| Albania | $13.3M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less… | 80% |
| 7213.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of free-cutting steel | 9.8% |
| 7213.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced… | 6.7% |
| 7213.99 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm… | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel bars imports to Egypt
Imports of hot-rolled steel bars by Egypt reached $174.5 million in 2024 (232.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $91.5M | 52% |
| China | $66.0M | 38% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $55K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hot-rolled steel bars worth $394.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 600.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 124 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel bars from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($74.6 million), followed by Morocco (13%) and Lithuania (8%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 853% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel bars from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.6 million in 2017 to $394.8 million in 2024, an increase of 502%. The peak was 2023 at $524.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Egypt imported $174.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, China and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $220.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (80% of the value) and 7213.20 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
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