Silico-manganese steel wire imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.7 million of silico-manganese steel wire in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.2 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 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports silico-manganese steel wire from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 68% |
| Italy | $607K | 17% |
| Turkey | $344K | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $206K | 5.6% |
| Croatia | $19K | 0.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
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 silico-manganese steel wire imports (HS 7229.20): 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 7229.20: Steel, alloy: wire, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel wire imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported silico-manganese steel wire worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel wire to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel wire to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel wire?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel wire is subheading 7229.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
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