Steel chain imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel chain by Egypt reached $20.6 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 5.1K t |
Where Egypt imports steel chain from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 52% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 15% |
| India | $2.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $677K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $521K | 2.5% |
| France | $427K | 2.1% |
| United States | $413K | 2% |
| Turkey | $337K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $337K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $277K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Chain: articulated link, roller, of iron or steel | 37% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 34% |
| 7315.82 | Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel | 9.1% |
| 7315.89 | Chain: n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 7.4% |
| 7315.81 | Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel | 5.3% |
| 7315.90 | Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 5.2% |
| 7315.19 | Chain: articulated link parts, of iron or steel | 1.8% |
| 7315.20 | Chain: skid, articulated link chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel chain exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported steel chain worth $439 thousand (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (46%), Saudi Arabia (34%), Tanzania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $204K | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $151K | 34% |
| Tanzania | $36K | 8.3% |
| Kenya | $13K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $10K | 2.2% |
| Sudan | $8K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $8K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel chain worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Germany (15%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.54 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 steel chain to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $21.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel chain?
Yes. Egypt exported $439 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Tanzania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (37% of the value) and 7315.12 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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