Steel cookware imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel cookware worth $73.2 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $148.6 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 | $73.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $78.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $148.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $120.3M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $94.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $95.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 11.8K t |
Where Egypt imports steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.5M | 57% |
| Turkey | $27.0M | 37% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| France | $885K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $369K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $355K | 0.5% |
| India | $342K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $315K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $152K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof | 80% |
| 7323.99 | Iron or steel: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel n.e.c. in heading no. 7323 | 17% |
| 7323.94 | Iron (excluding cast) or steel: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, enamelled | 1.2% |
| 7323.10 | Iron or steel: wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like | 0.7% |
| 7323.92 | Cast iron: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of cast iron, enamelled | 0.6% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of cast iron, not enamelled | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, 31% above the world average of $5.77. 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.
Steel cookware exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $12.1 million of steel cookware in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (22%), Sudan (17%), Morocco (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.6M | 22% |
| Sudan | $2.0M | 17% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $883K | 7.3% |
| Lebanon | $290K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $275K | 2.3% |
| Libya | $246K | 2% |
| Spain | $184K | 1.5% |
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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel cookware worth $73.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $5.77 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 cookware to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.4 million in 2017 to $73.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $148.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel cookware?
Yes. Egypt exported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Sudan and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $61.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (80% of the value) and 7323.99 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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