Steel wool and scourers exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $5.9 million of steel wool and scourers in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt exports steel wool and scourers to
Most of it went to Kenya (44%), Morocco (19%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.6M | 44% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $401K | 6.8% |
| Lebanon | $206K | 3.5% |
| Sudan | $176K | 3% |
| Palestine | $170K | 2.9% |
| Libya | $159K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $153K | 2.6% |
| Israel | $124K | 2.1% |
| Uruguay | $114K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wool and scourers imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $511 thousand of steel wool and scourers in 2024 (74 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $458K | 90% |
| Germany | $30K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $22K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt steel wool and scourers exports (HS 7323.10): 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 7323.10: Iron or steel: wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wool and scourers exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported steel wool and scourers worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel wool and scourers from Egypt?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Morocco (19%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel wool and scourers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel wool and scourers from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2021 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import steel wool and scourers?
Yes. Egypt imported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wool and scourers?
The HS code for steel wool and scourers is subheading 7323.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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