Other hot-rolled steel imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported other hot-rolled steel worth $54.3 million (49.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.3 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 | $54.3M | 49.2K t |
| 2023 | $56.5M | 51.0K t |
| 2022 | $77.3M | 59.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $968K | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt imports other hot-rolled steel from
The largest suppliers were Russia (42%), China (21%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $22.7M | 42% |
| China | $11.2M | 21% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 11% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 8.5% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | $758K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $735K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other hot-rolled steel exports from Egypt
Exports of other hot-rolled steel by Egypt reached $352 thousand in 2024 (296 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $351K | 100% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt other hot-rolled steel imports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other hot-rolled steel worth $54.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 193 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply other hot-rolled steel to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.01 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 hot-rolled steel to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $968 thousand in 2017 to $54.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $77.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export other hot-rolled steel?
Yes. Egypt exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $54.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. 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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