Iron and steel scrap imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of iron and steel scrap by Egypt reached $1.62 billion in 2024 (4.18 million tonnes). It ranks 7th of 171 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $1.62B | 4.18M t |
| 2023 | $1.48B | 3.70M t |
| 2022 | $1.67B | 3.84M t |
| 2021 | $1.72B | 4.11M t |
| 2020 | $704.5M | 2.75M t |
| 2019 | $760.3M | 2.78M t |
| 2018 | $829.4M | 2.57M t |
| 2017 | $533.1M | 1.94M t |
Where Egypt imports iron and steel scrap from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (40%), Belgium (24%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $653.5M | 40% |
| Belgium | $393.6M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $205.4M | 13% |
| Lebanon | $178.8M | 11% |
| United States | $65.9M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $52.9M | 3.3% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $23.8M | 1.5% |
| France | $17.2M | 1.1% |
| Romania | $12.9M | 0.8% |
| Venezuela | $8.3M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 | 90% |
| 7204.29 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless) | 5.8% |
| 7204.10 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron | 3.8% |
| 7204.21 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel | 0.2% |
| 7204.41 | Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron and steel scrap exports from Egypt
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Egypt reached $32.3 million in 2024 (21.8 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.7M | 61% |
| India | $5.6M | 17% |
| United States | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $793K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $662K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $297K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $297K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $251K | 0.8% |
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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported iron and steel scrap worth $1.62 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.18 million tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 171 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron and steel scrap to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($653.5 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.44 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 imports of iron and steel scrap to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $533.1 million in 2017 to $1.62 billion in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2021 at $1.72 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Egypt exported $32.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, India and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.59 billion a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (90% of the value) and 7204.29 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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