Hot-rolled steel sheet thin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $16.9 million (15.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.3 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 | $16.9M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 11.7K t |
Where Egypt imports hot-rolled steel sheet thin from
South Korea alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $15.2M | 90% |
| Belgium | $654K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $452K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 1.8% |
| China | $119K | 0.7% |
| India | $60K | 0.4% |
| France | $52K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.77. 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 sheet thin exports from Egypt
Exports of hot-rolled steel sheet thin by Egypt reached $2.8 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 91% |
| Canada | $142K | 5.1% |
| Greece | $87K | 3.1% |
| North Macedonia | $15K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt hot-rolled steel sheet thin imports (HS 7208.54): 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 7208.54: 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 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thin to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Belgium (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.77 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 sheet thin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Canada and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin is subheading 7208.54. 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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