Stainless steel mesh imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.4 million of stainless steel mesh in 2024 (779 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 779 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 707 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 685 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 529 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 279 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 478 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 341 t |
Where Egypt imports stainless steel mesh from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 75% |
| Italy | $267K | 11% |
| Germany | $96K | 4% |
| United States | $53K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 1.8% |
| India | $42K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.7% |
| France | $15K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 63% below the world average of $8.45, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt stainless steel mesh imports (HS 7314.14): 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 7314.14: Iron or steel: woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel mesh imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported stainless steel mesh worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 779 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel mesh to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $8.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel mesh to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel mesh?
The HS code for stainless steel mesh is subheading 7314.14. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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