Steel wire rope imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported steel wire rope worth $2.6 million (404 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 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 | $2.6M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $851K | 722 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 318 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 690 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 785 t |
Where Egypt imports steel wire rope from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Netherlands (23%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $954K | 37% |
| Netherlands | $581K | 23% |
| Belgium | $200K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $196K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $129K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $61K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 2.2% |
| United States | $46K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $38K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.35 per kg, 60% above the world average of $3.96. 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 wire rope exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $311 thousand of steel wire rope in 2024 (40 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $248K | 80% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 20% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel wire rope imports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported steel wire rope worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire rope to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 699% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $3.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire rope to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export steel wire rope?
Yes. Egypt exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Senegal. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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