Low carbon ferro-manganese imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low carbon ferro-manganese by Egypt reached $20.7 million in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.2 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 | $20.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 5.6K t |
Where Egypt imports low carbon ferro-manganese from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $15.7M | 76% |
| India | $3.9M | 19% |
| Spain | $448K | 2.2% |
| China | $282K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $112K | 0.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $92K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon ferro-manganese exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.0 million of low carbon ferro-manganese in 2024 (671 tonnes). Libya alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $663K | 66% |
| United States | $345K | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt low carbon ferro-manganese imports (HS 7202.19): 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 7202.19: Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon ferro-manganese imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported low carbon ferro-manganese worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 122 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon ferro-manganese to Egypt?
Norway was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by India (19%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low carbon ferro-manganese to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2022 at $28.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export low carbon ferro-manganese?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon ferro-manganese?
The HS code for low carbon ferro-manganese is subheading 7202.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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