Steel structural sections imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $489.6 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (151.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 101% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $489.6M | 151.0K t |
| 2023 | $243.1M | 67.3K t |
| 2022 | $274.5M | 83.4K t |
| 2021 | $197.5M | 85.8K t |
| 2020 | $213.8M | 129.9K t |
| 2019 | $193.8M | 120.9K t |
| 2018 | $325.8M | 203.8K t |
| 2017 | $304.6M | 169.6K t |
Where Egypt imports steel structural sections from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $287.6M | 59% |
| Turkey | $66.3M | 14% |
| China | $60.4M | 12% |
| India | $19.3M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 1% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 | 77% |
| 7308.20 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts | 9.6% |
| 7308.30 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 6.3% |
| 7308.40 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping | 5.2% |
| 7308.10 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.49. 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 structural sections exports from Egypt
Exports of steel structural sections by Egypt reached $257.9 million in 2024 (86.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (28%), Libya (12%), Algeria (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $71.6M | 28% |
| Libya | $29.7M | 12% |
| Algeria | $14.1M | 5.5% |
| United States | $13.0M | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $10.5M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $8.6M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Jordan | $5.9M | 2.3% |
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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel structural sections worth $489.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($287.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 817% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $304.6 million in 2017 to $489.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Egypt exported $257.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $231.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (77% of the value) and 7308.20 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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