Medium hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet by Egypt reached $14.0 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average.
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 | $14.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $821K | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $267K | 481 t |
| 2017 | $740K | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports medium hot-rolled steel sheet from
Belgium alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.2M | 52% |
| China | $1.3M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 9% |
| France | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $827K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $379K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $332K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $242K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $131K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $764 thousand of medium hot-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Greece (29%), Yemen (28%), Saudi Arabia (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $219K | 29% |
| Yemen | $212K | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $200K | 26% |
| Canada | $92K | 12% |
| Poland | $21K | 2.8% |
| North Macedonia | $9K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $3K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt medium hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.53): 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 7208.53: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medium hot-rolled steel sheet worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled steel sheet to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (10%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $740 thousand in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export medium hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $764 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.53. 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?
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