Steel sheet piling imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel sheet piling worth $4.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 83% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 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 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 7.4K t |
Where Egypt imports steel sheet piling from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), Japan (26%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 34% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 26% |
| India | $395K | 9.3% |
| Thailand | $360K | 8.5% |
| Poland | $296K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 5.2% |
| China | $124K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $80K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $65K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7301
| 7301.20 | Iron or steel: angles, shapes and sections, welded | 94% |
| 7301.10 | Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 249% above the world average of $0.91. 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 sheet piling exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported steel sheet piling worth $2.3 million (814 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.3M | 58% |
| Sudan | $604K | 26% |
| Libya | $121K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $102K | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $83K | 3.6% |
| Palestine | $47K | 2% |
| Malawi | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 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 7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sheet piling imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel sheet piling worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sheet piling to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Japan (26%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sheet piling per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 249% above the world average of $0.91 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 sheet piling to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel sheet piling?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Sudan and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sheet piling?
The HS code for steel sheet piling is heading 7301. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7301.20 (94% of the value) and 7301.10 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7301 page.
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