Steel fasteners imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $141.9 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $141.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $142.7M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $171.9M | 34.7K t |
| 2021 | $151.3M | 55.2K t |
| 2020 | $148.9M | 57.8K t |
| 2019 | $121.0M | 51.2K t |
| 2018 | $142.4M | 63.1K t |
| 2017 | $93.5M | 41.3K t |
Where Egypt imports steel fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.9M | 52% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $8.8M | 6.2% |
| Russia | $7.7M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 3% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| United States | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| France | $3.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers | 54% |
| 7318.16 | Iron or steel: threaded nuts | 12% |
| 7318.29 | Iron or steel: non-threaded articles, n.e.c. in item no. 7318.2 | 9.1% |
| 7318.19 | Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1 | 8% |
| 7318.14 | Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws | 5.6% |
| 7318.22 | Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock | 3% |
| 7318.24 | Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins | 2.4% |
| 7318.23 | Iron or steel: non-threaded rivets | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel fasteners exports from Egypt
Exports of steel fasteners by Egypt reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (19%), Kuwait (17%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $593K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $548K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $405K | 13% |
| Libya | $377K | 12% |
| Iraq | $129K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $125K | 4% |
| Hungary | $111K | 3.5% |
| North Macedonia | $100K | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $91K | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $62K | 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel fasteners worth $141.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($73.9 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.5 million in 2017 to $141.9 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $171.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $138.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (54% of the value) and 7318.16 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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