Egypt's iron and steel exports increased to $1.7 billion in 9 months

Exports of Egyptian building materials, refractories, metal industries, and construction increased for the period from January to September 2023 to achieve a value of 6 billion and 279 million dollars compared to the same period in 2022 when they recorded a value of 5 billion and 228 million dollars, an increase of 20%. Egypt's iron and steel exports increased by about 37% in the first 9 months of the current year (January - September 2023), achieving $1.7 billion, compared to $1 billion in the same period last year. Spain came in the lead with a value of $312 million, an increase of 145% compared to the same period last year, which amounted to $228 million in 2022. Turkey followed with a value of $251 million, an increase of 3544% compared to the same period last year, which amounted to only $12 million in 2022. Italy came in third place with a value of $230 million, an increase of 150% compared to the same period last year, which amounted to $165 million in 2022.