Medium hot-rolled pickled coil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil by Egypt reached $206.1 million in 2024 (226.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
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 | $206.1M | 226.0K t |
| 2023 | $161.8M | 157.2K t |
| 2022 | $130.4M | 104.8K t |
| 2021 | $39.7M | 39.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 21.8K t |
Where Egypt exports medium hot-rolled pickled coil to
Most of it went to South Korea (23%), United States (17%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $46.4M | 23% |
| United States | $36.0M | 18% |
| Spain | $31.0M | 15% |
| India | $23.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $13.7M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 4.5% |
| Lebanon | $9.1M | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $6.0M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $5.2M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium hot-rolled pickled coil imports to Egypt
Imports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil by Egypt reached $2.2 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Belgium (45%), South Africa (18%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $977K | 45% |
| South Africa | $400K | 18% |
| France | $337K | 16% |
| China | $158K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $133K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $22K | 1% |
| Brazil | $16K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt medium hot-rolled pickled coil exports (HS 7208.26): 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 7208.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled pickled coil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported medium hot-rolled pickled coil worth $206.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 66 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium hot-rolled pickled coil from Egypt?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($46.4 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $206.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $73.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also import medium hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, South Africa and France. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $204.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.26. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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