Other steel wire exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $12.9 million of other steel wire in 2024 (22.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 191% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $458K | 518 t |
| 2019 | $474K | 600 t |
| 2018 | $341K | 465 t |
| 2017 | $767K | 579 t |
Where Egypt exports other steel wire to
Saudi Arabia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.6M | 59% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 12% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| Sudan | $801K | 6.2% |
| Tunisia | $471K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $342K | 2.7% |
| Libya | $327K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $167K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $141K | 1.1% |
| Cyprus | $111K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 58% below the world average of $1.37, 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 wire imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported other steel wire worth $4.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (29%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Portugal (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $678K | 14% |
| Portugal | $572K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $487K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $403K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $327K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $313K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $230K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $130K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $102K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt other steel wire exports (HS 7217.90): 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported other steel wire worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 117 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 191% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel wire from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Morocco (12%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other steel wire from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $767 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import other steel wire?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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