Stainless steel wire imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel wire by Egypt reached $4.2 million in 2024 (921 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.5 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 | $4.2M | 921 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 733 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 962 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 878 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 955 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 775 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 856 t |
Where Egypt imports stainless steel wire from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), China (37%), Russia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 39% |
| China | $1.5M | 37% |
| Russia | $444K | 11% |
| France | $258K | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $80K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel wire exports from Egypt
Exports of stainless steel wire by Egypt reached $277 thousand in 2024 (187 tonnes). Angola alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $143K | 52% |
| Greece | $106K | 38% |
| Syria | $11K | 3.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $6K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7223: Stainless steel wire.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel wire imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported stainless steel wire worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 921 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel wire to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (37%) and Russia (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.17 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 wire to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export stainless steel wire?
Yes. Egypt exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Greece and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel wire?
The HS code for stainless steel wire is heading 7223. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7223.00. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7223 page.
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