Steel structure (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structure (other) by Egypt reached $376.0 million in 2024 (119.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $376.0M | 119.8K t |
| 2023 | $183.8M | 52.0K t |
| 2022 | $189.3M | 60.8K t |
| 2021 | $115.8M | 45.4K t |
| 2020 | $105.2M | 44.7K t |
| 2019 | $91.0M | 38.6K t |
| 2018 | $188.5M | 104.7K t |
| 2017 | $156.2M | 76.8K t |
Where Egypt imports steel structure (other) from
Russia alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $280.8M | 75% |
| China | $46.5M | 12% |
| Turkey | $9.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $9.5M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 0.9% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.48. 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 structure (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of steel structure (other) by Egypt reached $154.9 million in 2024 (47.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (16%), Libya (12%), Portugal (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $24.5M | 16% |
| Libya | $19.3M | 13% |
| Portugal | $10.5M | 6.8% |
| United States | $10.1M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 4.5% |
| Greece | $5.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $5.7M | 3.7% |
| Angola | $5.4M | 3.5% |
| Senegal | $4.9M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel structure (other) worth $376.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($280.8 million), followed by China (12%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structure (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.2 million in 2017 to $376.0 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $175.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export steel structure (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $154.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Portugal. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $221.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. 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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