Steel H-sections imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel h-sections by Egypt reached $33.3 million in 2024 (40.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.1 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 | $33.3M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $65.1M | 64.1K t |
| 2022 | $52.5M | 55.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 47.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 26.2K t |
Where Egypt imports steel h-sections from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (31%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $10.4M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.2M | 25% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 20% |
| China | $3.1M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $410K | 1.2% |
| Libya | $290K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel h-sections worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to Egypt?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel h-sections to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $65.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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