Steel semi-finished products imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel semi-finished products by Egypt reached $1.29 billion in 2024 (974.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. Value rose 152% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $1.29B | 974.3K t |
| 2023 | $512.5M | 385.5K t |
| 2022 | $783.4M | 729.2K t |
| 2021 | $98.7M | 169.0K t |
| 2020 | $213.4M | 602.8K t |
| 2019 | $640.4M | 1.52M t |
| 2018 | $840.6M | 1.80M t |
| 2017 | $658.1M | 1.72M t |
Where Egypt imports steel semi-finished products from
Most of the value came from Russia (46%), Ukraine (20%), Indonesia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $596.0M | 46% |
| Ukraine | $261.7M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $205.0M | 16% |
| China | $122.0M | 9.5% |
| Oman | $53.3M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27.4M | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $18.3M | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 0.2% |
| Libya | $2.9M | 0.2% |
| Belarus | $1.9M | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.19 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or… | 60% |
| 7207.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | 27% |
| 7207.11 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including… | 13% |
| 7207.12 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 122% above the world average of $0.60. 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 semi-finished products exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $11.2 million of steel semi-finished products in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $6.6M | 58% |
| Sudan | $3.6M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $530K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $409K | 3.6% |
| Libya | $40K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $29K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $22K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0.1% |
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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel semi-finished products worth $1.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 974.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 187 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel semi-finished products to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($596.0 million), followed by Ukraine (20%) and Indonesia (16%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $0.60 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 semi-finished products to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $658.1 million in 2017 to $1.29 billion in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel semi-finished products?
Yes. Egypt exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.28 billion a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7207.19 (60% of the value) and 7207.20 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
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