Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $69.5 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.5M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $48.8M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 7.2K t |
Where Egypt exports steel prop and scaffolding to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $34.8M | 50% |
| Algeria | $9.6M | 14% |
| Libya | $7.3M | 10% |
| Morocco | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| United States | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Oman | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $957K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, close to the world average of $2.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel prop and scaffolding imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $25.4 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (26%), Russia (23%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 26% |
| Russia | $5.8M | 23% |
| India | $5.5M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $752K | 3% |
| Thailand | $297K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $212K | 0.8% |
| Cyprus | $206K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel prop and scaffolding exports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported steel prop and scaffolding worth $69.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel prop and scaffolding from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($34.8 million), followed by Algeria (14%) and Libya (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 946% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel prop and scaffolding from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $69.5 million in 2024, an increase of 381%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Egypt imported $25.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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