Steel sanitary ware imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $24.5 million of steel sanitary ware in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $37.8 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 | $24.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $37.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 5.0K t |
Where Egypt imports steel sanitary ware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.4M | 67% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 12% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $651K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $552K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $436K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $228K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $164K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $156K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $111K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7324
| 7324.90 | Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths | 58% |
| 7324.10 | Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel | 42% |
| 7324.29 | Iron (other than cast) or steel: baths | 0.2% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.57 per kg, close to the world average of $7.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel sanitary ware exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported steel sanitary ware worth $3.6 million (627 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Palestine (37%), Iraq (13%), Libya (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+792% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $1.3M | 38% |
| Iraq | $484K | 14% |
| Libya | $444K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $273K | 7.6% |
| Jordan | $165K | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $147K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $120K | 3.3% |
| Sudan | $101K | 2.8% |
| Algeria | $98K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $57K | 1.6% |
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 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel sanitary ware worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sanitary ware to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.91 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 sanitary ware to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $37.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel sanitary ware?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, Iraq and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
The HS code for steel sanitary ware is heading 7324. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7324.90 (58% of the value) and 7324.10 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
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