Thick stainless coil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.2 million of thick stainless coil in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.2 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 | $9.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $914K | 669 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 709 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 793 t |
Where Egypt imports thick stainless coil from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 90% |
| Taiwan | $312K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $187K | 2% |
| Finland | $181K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $152K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.7% |
| India | $29K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 43% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt thick stainless coil imports (HS 7219.12): 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless coil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported thick stainless coil worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick stainless coil to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Taiwan (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 701% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick stainless coil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 500%. The peak was 2022 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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