Large diameter steel pipes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large diameter steel pipes by Egypt reached $133.7 million in 2024 (107.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 100% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $280.4 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 | $133.7M | 107.3K t |
| 2023 | $66.8M | 49.0K t |
| 2022 | $142.9M | 107.2K t |
| 2021 | $60.1M | 47.7K t |
| 2020 | $78.6M | 92.2K t |
| 2019 | $49.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2018 | $280.4M | 235.1K t |
| 2017 | $171.0M | 160.5K t |
Where Egypt imports large diameter steel pipes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (46%), China (23%), Brazil (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $61.6M | 46% |
| China | $31.0M | 23% |
| Brazil | $8.1M | 6.1% |
| India | $7.5M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $6.7M | 5% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $5.3M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| United States | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.39 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), welded (not… | 49% |
| 7305.11 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having… | 16% |
| 7305.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular… | 16% |
| 7305.20 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (not seamless), having circular cross-sections, external… | 12% |
| 7305.31 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded… | 4.6% |
| 7305.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes n.e.c. in heading no. 7305, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm… | 1.7% |
| 7305.12 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.73, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large diameter steel pipes exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.6 million of large diameter steel pipes in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.4M | 52% |
| Libya | $903K | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 3.8% |
| Oman | $77K | 2.9% |
| United States | $50K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $32K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $15K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 0.5% |
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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported large diameter steel pipes worth $133.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter steel pipes to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($61.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.73 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 large diameter steel pipes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $171.0 million in 2017 to $133.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $280.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export large diameter steel pipes?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $131.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7305.39 (49% of the value) and 7305.11 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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