Thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $85.6 million (120.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $140.6 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 | $85.6M | 120.3K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 104.8K t |
| 2022 | $105.5M | 102.7K t |
| 2021 | $140.6M | 135.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.8M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 43.9K t |
| 2018 | $60.9M | 89.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.8M | 64.1K t |
Where Egypt exports thin hot-rolled pickled coil to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (45%), Portugal (17%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $38.7M | 45% |
| Portugal | $14.7M | 17% |
| Turkey | $13.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $12.8M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 2% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Senegal | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $752K | 0.9% |
| India | $704K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $204K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $9.4 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 67% |
| France | $1.1M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $625K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $241K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: 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 less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $85.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 77 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy thin hot-rolled pickled coil from Egypt?
Spain was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($38.7 million), followed by Portugal (17%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.8 million in 2017 to $85.6 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2021 at $140.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. Egypt imported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $76.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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