Thick hot-rolled pickled coil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $8.9 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 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 | $8.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 8.1K t |
Where Egypt exports thick hot-rolled pickled coil to
Most of it went to Italy (32%), Spain (31%), Turkey (27%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 33% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 31% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 27% |
| Portugal | $599K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $213K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $45K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $3.4 million of thick hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (44%), Netherlands (18%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $591K | 18% |
| France | $298K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $294K | 8.7% |
| China | $282K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $249K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $66K | 2% |
| Russia | $47K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $25K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt thick hot-rolled pickled coil exports (HS 7208.25): 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 7208.25: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled pickled coil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 70 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy thick hot-rolled pickled coil from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Spain (31%) and Turkey (27%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of thick hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of thick hot-rolled pickled coil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the Netherlands and France. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.25. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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