Steel tower imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel tower worth $47.1 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1670% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $110.3 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 | $47.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 47.4K t |
| 2017 | $110.3M | 63.8K t |
Where Egypt imports steel tower from
Turkey alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $33.1M | 70% |
| India | $13.2M | 28% |
| Denmark | $242K | 0.5% |
| China | $195K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $173K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $152K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 34% above the world average of $2.44. 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 tower exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $16.5 million of steel tower in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (21%), Jordan (19%), Libya (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 21% |
| Jordan | $3.2M | 19% |
| Libya | $2.6M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $2.4M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 13% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| DR Congo | $242K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $217K | 1.3% |
| Senegal | $195K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $101K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel tower imports (HS 7308.20): 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 7308.20: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts.
Common questions
What is the value of steel tower imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel tower worth $47.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply steel tower to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($33.1 million), followed by India (28%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel tower per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $2.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel tower to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110.3 million in 2017 to $47.1 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $110.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export steel tower?
Yes. Egypt exported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel tower?
The HS code for steel tower is subheading 7308.20. 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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