Steel shapes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel shapes by Egypt reached $194.6 million in 2024 (241.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $254.7 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 | $194.6M | 241.0K t |
| 2023 | $212.4M | 238.3K t |
| 2022 | $254.7M | 268.0K t |
| 2021 | $165.8M | 216.3K t |
| 2020 | $131.1M | 256.8K t |
| 2019 | $115.5M | 206.7K t |
| 2018 | $122.0M | 186.2K t |
| 2017 | $80.5M | 146.5K t |
Where Egypt imports steel shapes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (50%), Bahrain (25%), United Arab Emirates (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $97.2M | 50% |
| Bahrain | $47.7M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.4M | 11% |
| China | $13.7M | 7% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| India | $888K | 0.5% |
| Libya | $866K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.32 | Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 18% |
| 7216.33 | Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 17% |
| 7216.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L or T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 15% |
| 7216.31 | Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 14% |
| 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 | 14% |
| 7216.21 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm | 11% |
| 7216.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 5.4% |
| 7216.69 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products) | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 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 shapes exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $7.1 million of steel shapes in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Greece (34%), Sudan (22%), Saudi Arabia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.4M | 34% |
| Sudan | $1.6M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $619K | 8.8% |
| Syria | $323K | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $278K | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $260K | 3.7% |
| France | $86K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $36K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $30K | 0.4% |
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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel shapes worth $194.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($97.2 million), followed by Bahrain (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.5 million in 2017 to $194.6 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $254.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel shapes?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $187.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7216.32 (18% of the value) and 7216.33 (17%). 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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