Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $33.9 million (40.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.9 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 | $33.9M | 40.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.9M | 53.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 51.4K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 69.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 25.6K t |
Where Egypt imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Belgium (17%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 28% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 9.6% |
| Romania | $3.2M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 7.9% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 6.9% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 3% |
| North Macedonia | $764K | 2.3% |
| Luxembourg | $606K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.8 million of thick hot-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (45%), Greece (20%), Syria (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $826K | 45% |
| Greece | $372K | 20% |
| Syria | $308K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $126K | 6.9% |
| Albania | $51K | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $44K | 2.4% |
| North Macedonia | $33K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $21K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2023 at $50.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Greece and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $32.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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