Iron powder exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $19.3 million of iron powder in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.2 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 | $19.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 55.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 14.8K t |
Where Egypt exports iron powder to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (36%), Spain (19%), Netherlands (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.0M | 36% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 11% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $820K | 4.2% |
| United States | $652K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $453K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $411K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $372K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 7205
| 7205.29 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: powders (excluding alloy steel) | 97% |
| 7205.21 | Alloy steel powders | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7205.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron powder imports to Egypt
Imports of iron powder by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (27%), China (25%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $641K | 27% |
| China | $606K | 25% |
| France | $301K | 13% |
| Turkey | $231K | 9.6% |
| Russia | $216K | 9% |
| Sweden | $211K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $88K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.3% |
| United States | $29K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $24K | 1% |
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 7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron powder exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported iron powder worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron powder from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Spain (19%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 19 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of iron powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.41 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 iron powder from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $28.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import iron powder?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and France. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron powder?
The HS code for iron powder is heading 7205. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7205.29 (97% of the value) and 7205.21 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7205 page.
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