Zinc-coated steel wire exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $16.6 million (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 137% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $16.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt exports zinc-coated steel wire to
Morocco alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $12.1M | 73% |
| Tunisia | $875K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $868K | 5.2% |
| Syria | $763K | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $667K | 4% |
| Libya | $511K | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $450K | 2.7% |
| Madagascar | $129K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $63K | 0.4% |
| United States | $61K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $8.7 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (49%), China (13%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.2M | 49% |
| China | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $409K | 4.7% |
| Oman | $361K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $297K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $287K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $196K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $147K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $132K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt zinc-coated steel wire exports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 137% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated steel wire from Egypt?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Tunisia (5%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of zinc-coated steel wire from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 544%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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