Steel ingots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel ingots by Egypt reached $15.1 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. That is 102% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $65.8 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 | $15.1M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $982K | 715 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $117K | 144 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 33.0K t |
| 2017 | $65.8M | 178.4K t |
Where Egypt imports steel ingots from
Libya alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Libya grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $8.1M | 53% |
| United States | $6.0M | 40% |
| China | $545K | 3.6% |
| India | $382K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $50K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7206
| 7206.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: primary forms (excluding ingots and iron of heading no. 7203) | 98% |
| 7206.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,279.87 per kg, 180163% above the world average of $0.71. 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 ingots exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $853 thousand of steel ingots in 2024. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $847K | 99% |
| Libya | $5K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Yemen | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel ingots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel ingots worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel ingots to Egypt?
Libya was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the United States (40%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,279.87 per kg in 2024, 180163% above the world average of $0.71 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 ingots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.8 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $65.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel ingots?
Yes. Egypt exported $853 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel ingots?
The HS code for steel ingots is heading 7206. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7206.90 (98% of the value) and 7206.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7206 page.
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