Other coated steel strip imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.9 million of other coated steel strip in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $846K | 588 t |
| 2020 | $715K | 536 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 643 t |
Where Egypt imports other coated steel strip from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 81% |
| South Korea | $436K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $434K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $56K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.44. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt other coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.50): 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 7212.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic).
Common questions
What is the value of other coated steel strip imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other coated steel strip worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply other coated steel strip to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of other coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other coated steel strip to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other coated steel strip?
The HS code for other coated steel strip is subheading 7212.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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