Sponge iron imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sponge iron worth $3.5 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 71% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 157% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 853 t |
| 2022 | $22K | 20 t |
| 2021 | $210K | 214 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $16K | 30 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 23 t |
Where Egypt imports sponge iron from
One supplier dominates: Libya accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.2M | 62% |
| United States | $1.3M | 36% |
| China | $45K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 95% above the world average of $0.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sponge iron imports (HS 7203.90): 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 7203.90: Ferrous products: spongy ferrous products and iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sponge iron imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sponge iron worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply sponge iron to Egypt?
Libya was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (36%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sponge iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sponge iron to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $828 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for sponge iron?
The HS code for sponge iron is subheading 7203.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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