Steel U-sections imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel u-sections worth $28.1 million (39.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.2 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 | $28.1M | 39.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 38.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.3M | 46.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 32.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 25.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 29.0K t |
Where Egypt imports steel u-sections from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.7M | 63% |
| Bahrain | $7.9M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $554K | 2% |
| Germany | $402K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $316K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $292K | 1% |
| China | $261K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $230K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $120K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $100K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel u-sections worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by Bahrain (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel u-sections to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $35.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. 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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