Other coated steel imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other coated steel by Egypt reached $11.6 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.4 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 | $11.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $808K | 245 t |
Where Egypt imports other coated steel from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 87% |
| South Korea | $367K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $324K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $175K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $127K | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $87K | 0.8% |
| France | $84K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $67K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other coated steel exports from Egypt
Exports of other coated steel by Egypt reached $8.6 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+735% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $5.1M | 60% |
| Sudan | $2.2M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $403K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $328K | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $261K | 3% |
| France | $135K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.3% |
| Djibouti | $17K | 0.2% |
| Algeria | $16K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt other coated steel imports (HS 7210.90): 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 7210.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210.
Common questions
What is the value of other coated steel imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other coated steel worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply other coated steel to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of other coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other coated steel to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $808 thousand in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export other coated steel?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other coated steel?
The HS code for other coated steel is subheading 7210.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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