Egypt: Market for Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections 2025

Market Size for Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections in Egypt

The Egyptian iron or steel bridges market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Iron or steel bridges consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections in Egypt

In value terms, iron or steel bridges production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, iron or steel bridges exports from Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 74% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 464%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel bridges exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 633% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of iron or steel bridges exports from Egypt, with a combined 47% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for iron or steel bridges exported from Egypt were Tanzania ($X), Sudan ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sudan, with a CAGR of +25.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average iron or steel bridges export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Togo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (+39.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of iron or steel bridges and bridge-sections increased by 390% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel bridges imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded noticeable growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel bridges to Egypt, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel bridges imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +83.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+25.3% per year) and Germany (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel bridges and bridge-sections to Egypt, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +88.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+37.3% per year) and Germany (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average iron or steel bridges import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, iron or steel bridges import price increased by +15.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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