Egypt
Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025
Steel production in Arab countries recorded noticeable growth during 2025, with total output for the January–December period reaching around 43.7 million tonnes, an increase of 7.2% compared to the same period in 2024. December production alone rose to 3.9 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.1%. Gulf RegionGulf countries continued to show strong performance,
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US Imposes Duties on Rebar Imports from Egypt
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary determination that Egyptian producers and exporters of rebar receive government subsidies subject to countervailing duties, and decided to impose countervailing duties of 29.51% on Egyptian imports of the product into the U.S. market. According to a statement by the Department’s Enforcement and Compliance Administration, the investigation covers
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – January 19, 2026
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 33,500 and EGP 37,000 per ton. Major producers recorded clear price increases compared with last week. The price of Ezz Steel rose to EGP 37,000 per ton, up EGP 2,800, while Suez Steel increased to EGP 36,500 per ton, posting a similar gain. El Marakby Steel
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AISU: Launch of the “Applied Hydraulics in the Iron and Steel Industry” Program in Cooperation with Ezz Steel
The “Applied Hydraulics in the Iron and Steel Industry” training program has been launched as part of a series of specialized training programs organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union in cooperation with Ezz Steel. The program runs from 18 January to 29 January 2026, with the participation of a number of technical professionals
Arcosteel plans to inject EGP 6 billion in new investments in 2026
The Arab Company for Special Steel Arcosteel, a subsidiary of El Ashry Steel Group, plans to inject new investments worth EGP 6 billion during 2026 as part of its expansion strategy to increase production capacity and strengthen its presence in both local and international markets, according to Ahmed Hammam, Managing Director of the company, speaking
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – January 12, 2026
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,700 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices, unchanged from last week. The price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel held steady at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and Elmarakby Steel at EGP 34,000 per
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El-Marakby Steel Launches a New Plant to Localize Production Inputs
El-Marakby Steel plans to invest EGP 1 billion (approximately USD 21.15 million) to expand its product portfolio, according to local media reports. Chairman Hassan El-Marakby stated that the investment will be directed toward establishing a new plant in the industrial zone of New October City to produce cold-drawn wire rod, a key production input that
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – January 06, 2026
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,000 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices with no change compared to last week, as the price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel stabilized at EGP 33,700. Beshay Steel and El Marakby Steel both held steady
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – December 29, 2025
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,300 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices with no change compared to last week, as the price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel stabilized at EGP 33,700. Beshay Steel and El Marakby Steel both held steady
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Egypt: EGP 25.34 million in sales by Iron and Steel for Mines in November
Iron and Steel for Mines and Quarries announced that it achieved total sales of EGP 25.34 million during the month of November. In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange, the company clarified that sales from the Bahariya Oasis mines recorded EGP 25.34 million during October. It is worth noting that Iron and Steel for Mines
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Crude steel production report in Arab countries during January – November 2025
The steel sector in the Arab region witnessed notable positive developments during the period from January to November 2025, reflected in higher production levels and improved overall performance in several Arab countries. This progress was supported by the continued implementation of major development projects and increased demand for steel products, particularly in infrastructure and construction
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Alaa Abu El-Kheir Elected Chairman of the Chamber of Metallurgical Industries
The elections of the Board of Directors of the Metallurgical Industries Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries resulted in the election of Alaa Abu El-Kheir as Chairman of the Chamber for the new term (2025–2029). The election results also saw Raafat Qotb and Hassan El-Marakby elected as Vice Chairmen of the Board, while the
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – December 22, 2025
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,600 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices with no change compared to last week, as the price of Ezz Steel remained at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel stabilized at EGP 33,700. Beshay Steel and El Marakby Steel both held steady
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Egypt: Customs extends export duty on stainless steel scrap for one year
The Egyptian Customs Authority, headed by Ahmed Amoui, has issued Tariff Circular No. 67 of 2025 regarding the implementation of the decision of the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade No. 530 of 2025, which provides for the continuation of the export duty imposed on scrap and waste of stainless steel alloys, classified under customs
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AISU Implements the “Rebar and Wire Rod Rolling Technology” program in cooperation with Ezz Steel.
As part of the objectives of the Arab Iron and Steel Union to support human development and enhance skills in the iron and steel sector among Arab steel companies, the Arab Iron and Steel Union, in cooperation with Ezz Steel, is implementing the third program in a series of joint training programs entitled “Rebar and
Rebar Prices in Egypt – December 15, 2025
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 30,800 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices compared to the previous week. Ezz Steel held steady at EGP 34,200 per ton, Suez Steel at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and El Marakby Steel at EGP 34,000. Egyptian Steel also kept its
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – December 08, 2025
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 31,200 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers kept their prices unchanged compared to the previous week, with Ezz Steel maintaining its price at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel remained at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and El Marakby Steel at EGP
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Iron and steel for mines achieves £30 million in sales during October
The Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries announced that its sales reached EGP 29.6 million during October. In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange today, the company explained that its profits more than tripled during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reaching EGP 80.5 million, compared to EGP 23.7 million during
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Rebar Prices in Egypt – October 24, 2025
Rebar prices in Egypt ranged this week between EGP 31,500 and EGP 34,200 per ton. Major producers maintained stable prices compared to the previous week, with Ezz Steel holding at EGP 34,200 per ton, while Suez Steel remained at EGP 33,700, Beshay Steel at EGP 34,000, and El Marakby Steel at EGP 34,000. Egyptian Steel
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Report : Crude Steel Production in Arab Countries for January – October 2025
The steel sector in the Arab region recorded a steady and balanced performance during October 2025 across the Gulf, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Most Arab countries achieved notable growth in production, supported by continued industrial expansion and rising local and regional demand for steel products.Aggregated data for the period from January to October
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Afro-Asian Investors Union’s Chamber of Metal Industries Holds Its First Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Metal Industries at the Afro-Asian General Union of Investors held its first meeting on the sidelines of the Middle East Iron and Steel Conference in Dubai. The meeting addressed the major transformations taking place in the global iron and steel industry, particularly shifts in trade flows, the
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El Marakby Steel invests $23 million in new expansion projects
El Marakby Steel Group has announced plans to inject new investments estimated at $23 million over the coming year, aiming to develop higher value-added finished products and deepen local manufacturing within its facilities. The announcement was made by Hassan El-Marakby, the company’s CEO and Managing Director, in an interview with Eram Business on the sidelines
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Ashry Steel Seeks to Increase Exports and Strengthen the Presence of Egyptian Products in Global Markets
Ayman El Ashry, Chairman of Ashry Steel, affirmed during his participation in the Middle East Iron & Steel Conference that this event serves as an important platform to enhance the presence of the Egyptian steel industry in global markets. He noted that local products possess the capability and quality to compete with major international manufacturers,
Rebar Prices Decline in Egypt
Rebar prices in Egypt saw notable changes during the third week of November, as producing companies announced their updated price lists, which came as follows: Ezz Steel set its price at EGP 34,200 per ton, marking a decrease of EGP 4,000 compared to last week, while Al-Suez Steel posted a price of EGP 33,700, down
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Record Surge in Egypt’s Iron and Steel Exports in September
Egypt’s iron and steel exports recorded a notable jump in September, rising by 42% to reach $190 million, compared to $134 million in September 2024, according to data from the Export Council for Building Materials, as reported by Al Arabiya. This growth coincided with a 16% increase in Egypt’s crude steel production during the same
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AISU: Launch of the “Meltshop Concept and Philosophy” Program in Cooperation with Ezz Steel
The Arab Iron and Steel Union, in cooperation with Ezz Steel, has launched the second program in its series of specialized training courses, titled “Meltshop Concept and Philosophy” The program runs from 16 to 27 November 2025, with the participation of technical personnel from member companies, including Emsteel, Qatar Steel, FOULATH – Bahrain, Libyan Iron
Ezz Steel reduces rebar prices by EGP 4,000 per ton
Ezz Steel has announced a reduction in rebar prices starting November 16, 2025, by EGP 4,000 per ton, bringing the new price down to EGP 34,200 ex-works, after more than a year of price stability. Statement including VAT Rebar 34,200 EGP Inclusive of value-added tax (VAT). 1 USD = 47.01 EGP
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Turkey’s HRC Exports Rise 24.7% in January–September 2025
Turkey’s exports of HRC recorded a notable increase in September 2025, reaching 299,765 mt, up 14.1% compared to August and 32.6% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The total export value for the month amounted to $167.48 million, marking an 18.5% rise from the previous month and a 13.5% increase
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Egypt: El Marakby Steel and Danieli Sign Agreement for High-Efficiency Reheating Furnace
El Marakby Steel (MKM) has commissioned Danieli Centro Combustion India to supply a new 60-ton-per-hour (tph) Pusher reheating furnace for its rolling mill in the 6th of October Industrial Zone in Egypt. The new furnace aims to enhance thermal performance and improve billet temperature consistency, thereby enhancing the rolling mill’s performance. It will incorporate patented
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