Egypt’s imports of steel during the first quarter of 2024 amounted to about $1.164 billion, accounting for 6.1% of total Egyptian imports during this period, an increase of 29.5% compared to the same period in 2023, which amounted to $898.992 million.
The 9 largest countries exporting iron and steel to Egypt
| Country | Q1 2024
( Million dollars ) |
Q1 2023
( Million dollars ) |
Change |
| United Kingdom | 228.7 | 146.1 | 56.6% |
| Russia | 201.1 | 98.9 | 103.5% |
| China | 197.8 | 132.5 | 49.2% |
| Belgium | 123.1 | 128.7 | -4.4% |
| Turkey | 94.9 | 105.6 | -10.1% |
| Netherlands | 88.2 | 45.9 | 92.2% |
| Lebanon | 46.4 | 21.2 | 118.8% |
| India | 25.7 | 49.2 | -47.7% |
| Libya | 23.8 | 5.3 | 351.0% |
