Other steel bars imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported other steel bars worth $6.8 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.3 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 | $6.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 5.5K t |
Where Egypt imports other steel bars from
Most of the value came from Turkey (27%), Belgium (13%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 27% |
| Belgium | $883K | 13% |
| Italy | $801K | 12% |
| Russia | $782K | 12% |
| Romania | $623K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $412K | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $398K | 5.9% |
| China | $375K | 5.6% |
| India | $297K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 45% |
| 7215.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, of free-cutting steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, n.e.c. in chapter 72 | 30% |
| 7215.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting) | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.32, 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 steel bars exports from Egypt
Exports of other steel bars by Egypt reached $764 thousand in 2024 (840 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (43%), Saudi Arabia (35%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $330K | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $271K | 36% |
| France | $79K | 10% |
| Jordan | $60K | 7.8% |
| Sweden | $8K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $7K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other steel bars worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel bars to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.32 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 other steel bars to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export other steel bars?
Yes. Egypt exported $764 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7215.90 (45% of the value) and 7215.10 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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