Egypt: Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market 2025

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian hot-dipped metal-coated sheet market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Production in Egypt

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 69%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet were exported from Egypt; picking up by 45% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports from Egypt, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +204.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +232.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average hot-dipped metal-coated sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Greece ($X per ton) and Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Imports

Imports into Egypt

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet increased by 7.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 65%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports to Egypt, together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Italy, Thailand, Vietnam, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Japan, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +52.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest hot-dipped metal-coated sheet suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Thailand, Belgium, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +56.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hot-dipped metal-coated sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 46% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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