Stainless strip (other processing) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless strip (other processing) by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (296 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 247% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $2.3M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $658K | 141 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 470 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 640 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 874 t |
Where Egypt imports stainless strip (other processing) from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+656% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 73% |
| South Korea | $270K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $82K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $54K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $22K | 1% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.6% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, 56% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
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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 7220.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless strip (other processing) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported stainless strip (other processing) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 247% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless strip (other processing) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless strip (other processing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $4.94 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 strip (other processing) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless strip (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless strip (other processing) is subheading 7220.90. 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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