Zinc-coated steel strip imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel strip by Egypt reached $13.6 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.6 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 | $13.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 13.9K t |
Where Egypt imports zinc-coated steel strip from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), South Korea (26%), China (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.9M | 28% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 26% |
| China | $2.8M | 21% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $992K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $228K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $165K | 1.2% |
| India | $67K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $45K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel strip exports from Egypt
Exports of zinc-coated steel strip by Egypt reached $18.2 million in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (40%), Bulgaria (16%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.3M | 40% |
| Bulgaria | $3.0M | 16% |
| Kenya | $2.5M | 14% |
| Algeria | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Syria | $427K | 2.4% |
| Cyprus | $220K | 1.2% |
| France | $206K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $126K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt zinc-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel strip to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel strip to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export zinc-coated steel strip?
Yes. Egypt exported $18.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Bulgaria and Kenya. That compares with imports of $13.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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