Steel drums imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel drums worth $38.0 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $38.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt imports steel drums from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (40%), China (14%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.0M | 40% |
| China | $5.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 11% |
| Jordan | $4.2M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $867K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $420K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $417K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or… | 43% |
| 7310.10 | Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not… | 31% |
| 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.… | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported steel drums worth $21.3 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (31%), Thailand (21%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.6M | 31% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 8.7% |
| Libya | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $787K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $482K | 2.3% |
| Sudan | $335K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $330K | 1.6% |
| Ghana | $254K | 1.2% |
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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel drums worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.78 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 drums to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel drums?
Yes. Egypt exported $21.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (43% of the value) and 7310.10 (30%). 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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