Narrow steel strips imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported narrow steel strips worth $22.0 million (23.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $22.0M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 7.3K t |
Where Egypt imports narrow steel strips from
Most of the value came from Turkey (45%), China (25%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.0M | 45% |
| China | $5.6M | 25% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $939K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $833K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $493K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $200K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.23 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon | 48% |
| 7211.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm | 20% |
| 7211.19 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13 | 20% |
| 7211.29 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | 10% |
| 7211.14 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13 | 1.7% |
| 7211.13 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow steel strips exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.3 million of narrow steel strips in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Slovenia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported narrow steel strips worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by China (25%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.12 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 narrow steel strips to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2021 at $25.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export narrow steel strips?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovenia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7211.23 (48% of the value) and 7211.90 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
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