The value of Egypt’s iron and steel exports declined 18pct YoY to USD 1.71 bln in the first eleven months of 2025, despite shipments reaching 87 countries, according to the Export Council for Building Materials.
Turkey remained the largest destination, importing steel worth USD 260.3 mln, down 5pct YoY. Brazil emerged as a key growth market, with exports rising 18pct to USD 158 mln, while shipments to Saudi Arabia were broadly stable at USD 102.7 mln, reflecting a modest 3pct decline.
Egyptian steel exports to several Arab markets recorded strong growth. Shipments to Sudan surged 130pct to USD 83.4 mln, while exports to Lebanon more than doubled, rising 117pct to nearly USD 116 mln, supported by reconstruction-driven demand. The mixed performance highlights exporters’ ability to capture regional growth opportunities despite overall pressure from global price volatility and intensifying international competition.
Looking ahead, Egyptian steel exports may face additional challenges in the European market, as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and proposed new safeguard measures are expected to raise compliance costs and potentially restrict access for third-country suppliers.
