Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot-rolled steel coils by Egypt reached $1.11 billion in 2024 (1.64 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $1.11B | 1.64M t |
| 2023 | $973.7M | 1.25M t |
| 2022 | $723.4M | 758.3K t |
| 2021 | $955.0M | 969.2K t |
| 2020 | $171.4M | 324.5K t |
| 2019 | $136.4M | 235.6K t |
| 2018 | $345.9M | 544.5K t |
| 2017 | $320.8M | 606.7K t |
Where Egypt exports hot-rolled steel coils to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (34%), Spain (24%), Italy (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $378.2M | 34% |
| Spain | $264.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $115.5M | 10% |
| South Korea | $46.4M | 4.2% |
| United States | $41.1M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $34.0M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $25.3M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $24.6M | 2.2% |
| India | $24.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | 43% |
| 7208.26 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or… | 19% |
| 7208.38 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but… | 17% |
| 7208.37 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more… | 12% |
| 7208.27 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less… | 7.7% |
| 7208.36 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm | 1.4% |
| 7208.25 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm… | 0.8% |
| 7208.54 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $926.5 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (1.31 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (18%), Russia (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $383.1M | 41% |
| Turkey | $167.3M | 18% |
| Russia | $129.6M | 14% |
| Belgium | $46.1M | 5% |
| France | $38.0M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $36.7M | 4% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $13.8M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $13.6M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $13.4M | 1.5% |
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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hot-rolled steel coils worth $1.11 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.64 million tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel coils from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($378.2 million), followed by Spain (24%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 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 coils from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $320.8 million in 2017 to $1.11 billion in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Egypt imported $926.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Russia. That compares with exports of $1.11 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (42% of the value) and 7208.26 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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