Small diameter hot-rolled bar exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar by Egypt reached $316.6 million in 2024 (488.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 103 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $316.6M | 488.7K t |
| 2023 | $361.7M | 537.9K t |
| 2022 | $248.7M | 306.1K t |
| 2021 | $318.2M | 402.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 81.4K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 76.4K t |
| 2018 | $65.8M | 108.0K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 123.0K t |
Where Egypt exports small diameter hot-rolled bar to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), Morocco (15%), Lithuania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+845% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $59.3M | 19% |
| Morocco | $48.5M | 15% |
| Lithuania | $26.6M | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $22.7M | 7.2% |
| Jordan | $19.1M | 6% |
| Romania | $16.5M | 5.2% |
| Bulgaria | $13.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $13.0M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $12.8M | 4% |
| Albania | $12.3M | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports to Egypt
Imports of small diameter hot-rolled bar by Egypt reached $168.9 million in 2024 (226.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Russia alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $88.8M | 53% |
| China | $63.2M | 37% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt small diameter hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $316.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 488.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 103 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy small diameter hot-rolled bar from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($59.3 million), followed by Morocco (15%) and Lithuania (8%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average export price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $316.6 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. The peak was 2023 at $361.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import small diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Egypt imported $168.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, China and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $147.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
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