Welded steel tubes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported welded steel tubes worth $165.3 million (97.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $270.1 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 | $165.3M | 97.9K t |
| 2023 | $270.1M | 158.2K t |
| 2022 | $195.3M | 108.9K t |
| 2021 | $119.4M | 99.2K t |
| 2020 | $105.8M | 70.8K t |
| 2019 | $150.5M | 109.5K t |
| 2018 | $94.1M | 52.8K t |
| 2017 | $93.9M | 63.1K t |
Where Egypt imports welded steel tubes from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Austria (18%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+892% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.6M | 20% |
| Austria | $30.5M | 19% |
| Japan | $13.5M | 8.2% |
| United States | $8.9M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $8.7M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $8.2M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.6M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $6.0M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 3% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter… | 42% |
| 7306.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 16% |
| 7306.11 | Steel: stainless: line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless) | 15% |
| 7306.40 | Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 8.6% |
| 7306.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 7.1% |
| 7306.61 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in… | 5.8% |
| 7306.50 | Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 2.8% |
| 7306.69 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section… | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.39. 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.
Welded steel tubes exports from Egypt
Exports of welded steel tubes by Egypt reached $6.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (18%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Greece (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $1.2M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 17% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 17% |
| Morocco | $584K | 8.8% |
| Algeria | $447K | 6.8% |
| United States | $420K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $358K | 5.4% |
| Tunisia | $308K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $176K | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | $140K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported welded steel tubes worth $165.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($33.6 million), followed by Austria (18%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 892% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.9 million in 2017 to $165.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $270.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $158.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7306.19 (42% of the value) and 7306.30 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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