Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $112.7 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (148.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $183.1 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 | $112.7M | 148.3K t |
| 2023 | $125.7M | 141.1K t |
| 2022 | $134.9M | 149.5K t |
| 2021 | $183.1M | 219.1K t |
| 2020 | $112.2M | 189.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 72.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 53.4K t |
| 2017 | $38.9M | 70.4K t |
Where Egypt imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.1M | 55% |
| Italy | $15.8M | 14% |
| France | $13.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $3.9M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $3.4M | 3% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1% |
| Morocco | $825K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 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.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $1.7 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (50%), Canada (25%), Syria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+686% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $865K | 50% |
| Canada | $442K | 26% |
| Syria | $189K | 11% |
| Greece | $113K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 2.1% |
| Albania | $35K | 2% |
| Azerbaijan | $13K | 0.8% |
| North Macedonia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: 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 exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $112.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($62.1 million), followed by Italy (14%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.9 million in 2017 to $112.7 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2021 at $183.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Canada and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $111.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. 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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