Stainless steel sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel sheet by Egypt reached $185.5 million in 2024 (55.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $185.5M | 55.1K t |
| 2023 | $226.9M | 64.2K t |
| 2022 | $193.9M | 55.3K t |
| 2021 | $192.5M | 79.7K t |
| 2020 | $156.7M | 106.6K t |
| 2019 | $123.1M | 82.3K t |
| 2018 | $128.1M | 79.1K t |
| 2017 | $106.4M | 65.0K t |
Where Egypt imports stainless steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $119.2M | 64% |
| Italy | $25.6M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $6.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 1% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 1% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.90 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219 | 37% |
| 7219.34 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 23% |
| 7219.33 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 12% |
| 7219.35 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 7% |
| 7219.12 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm | 5% |
| 7219.22 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm | 4% |
| 7219.21 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm | 2.7% |
| 7219.32 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 47% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Stainless steel sheet exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported stainless steel sheet worth $308 thousand (95 tonnes). Algeria alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $253K | 82% |
| China | $44K | 14% |
| Germany | $6K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.6% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported stainless steel sheet worth $185.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($119.2 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $2.30 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 stainless steel sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.4 million in 2017 to $185.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $226.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export stainless steel sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, China and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $185.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7219.90 (37% of the value) and 7219.34 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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