Low carbon square steel bloom imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $167.3 million (261.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 597% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $488.8 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 | $167.3M | 261.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 36.4K t |
| 2022 | $195.4M | 296.7K t |
| 2021 | $84.9M | 154.5K t |
| 2020 | $138.6M | 412.3K t |
| 2019 | $299.8M | 704.8K t |
| 2018 | $488.8M | 1.08M t |
| 2017 | $222.3M | 534.3K t |
Where Egypt imports low carbon square steel bloom from
Russia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $113.6M | 68% |
| Oman | $12.4M | 7.4% |
| Bahrain | $10.0M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.9M | 5.9% |
| Ukraine | $9.2M | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $8.1M | 4.9% |
| China | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt low carbon square steel bloom imports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $167.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 136 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 597% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon square steel bloom to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($113.6 million), followed by Oman (7%) and Bahrain (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon square steel bloom to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $222.3 million in 2017 to $167.3 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $488.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $202.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
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