Tin-plated steel sheet thick imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.4 million of tin-plated steel sheet thick in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $136K | 109 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $506K | 788 t |
Where Egypt imports tin-plated steel sheet thick from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 74% |
| Taiwan | $162K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $148K | 6% |
| Belgium | $114K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $96K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 3% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin-plated steel sheet thick exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported tin-plated steel sheet thick worth $395 thousand (288 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 87% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $344K | 87% |
| Morocco | $27K | 6.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $24K | 6.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tin-plated steel sheet thick imports (HS 7210.11): 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 7210.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thick imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tin-plated steel sheet thick worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-plated steel sheet thick to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Taiwan (7%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-plated steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tin-plated steel sheet thick to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $506 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 383%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export tin-plated steel sheet thick?
Yes. Egypt exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Azerbaijan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick is subheading 7210.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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