Stainless steel strips imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $22.7 million of stainless steel strips in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $45.4 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 | $22.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 8.0K t |
Where Egypt imports stainless steel strips from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (21%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 46% |
| India | $4.7M | 21% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 16% |
| Italy | $709K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $561K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $545K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $419K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $335K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $260K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $222K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7220
| 7220.20 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled | 78% |
| 7220.90 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220 | 10% |
| 7220.12 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm | 9.5% |
| 7220.11 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7220.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.81, 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.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel strips imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported stainless steel strips worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel strips to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (21%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.81 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 strips to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $45.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for stainless steel strips?
The HS code for stainless steel strips is heading 7220. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7220.20 (78% of the value) and 7220.90 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 page.
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