Egypt: Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian non-alloy steel i-sections market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep downturn. Non-alloy steel i-sections consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Production in Egypt

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Non-alloy steel i-sections production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of i-sections of non-alloy steel decreased by -8.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 811% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,228%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for non-alloy steel i-sections exports from Egypt, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alloy steel i-sections exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan stood at +41.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (0.0% per year) and Kenya (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for i-sections of non-alloy steel exports from Egypt, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sudan stood at +76.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (0.0% per year) and Kenya (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel i-sections export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 60% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-alloy steel i-sections export price increased by +67.5% against 2018 indices. 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 overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Imports

Imports into Egypt

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of i-sections of non-alloy steel decreased by -5.1% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 435% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-alloy steel i-sections to Egypt, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alloy steel i-sections imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bahrain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +76.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bahrain (-14.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+24.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of i-sections of non-alloy steel to Egypt, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +82.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bahrain (-11.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+23.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel i-sections import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 513%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Bahrain ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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