Steel sections small imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel sections small worth $26.3 million (35.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.7 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 | $26.3M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 54.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 44.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 55.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 17.1K t |
Where Egypt imports steel sections small from
Bahrain alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel sections small exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $401 thousand of steel sections small in 2024 (502 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $203K | 51% |
| United Kingdom | $198K | 49% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel sections small imports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel sections small worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 200 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sections small to Egypt?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel sections small to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. The peak was 2022 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export steel sections small?
Yes. Egypt exported $401 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. 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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