Pig iron imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pig iron worth $2.7 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 2649% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.4 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 | $2.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $99K | 47 t |
| 2022 | $621K | 823 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $207K | 693 t |
| 2018 | $722K | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 10.4K t |
Where Egypt imports pig iron from
Russia alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.1M | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $201K | 7.4% |
| Latvia | $182K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $159K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 1% |
| China | $26K | 1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7201
| 7201.10 | Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 94% |
| 7201.50 | Iron: alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pig iron imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pig iron worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply pig iron to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and Latvia (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of pig iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.45 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 pig iron to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $3.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pig iron?
The HS code for pig iron is heading 7201. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7201.10 (94% of the value) and 7201.50 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7201 page.
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