Steel can (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel can (other) by Egypt reached $10.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $10.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 876 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 850 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 560 t |
Where Egypt imports steel can (other) from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Israel (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 14% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 13% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 11% |
| Turkey | $625K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $528K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $179K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $157K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $149K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $140K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel can (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of steel can (other) by Egypt reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (44%), Germany (15%), Libya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 44% |
| Germany | $728K | 15% |
| Libya | $627K | 13% |
| Russia | $330K | 6.9% |
| Japan | $258K | 5.4% |
| Ghana | $254K | 5.3% |
| Algeria | $78K | 1.6% |
| United States | $73K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $70K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel can (other) imports (HS 7310.29): 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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel can (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel can (other) worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel can (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel can (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $4.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel can (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export steel can (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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