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Steel prices remain stable in Egypt

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Steel prices remained stable on 21 September 2026 at most Egyptian factories and on the local market. Producers were still awaiting their new September sales prices, compared with those in August, according to Egyptian daily Al Youm Al Sabea.

Steel prices remained unchanged on Monday 21 September 2026 at most factories and on the Egyptian market, pending new tariffs for September sales. The price of a tonne of steel bars from Ezz Steel stood at 39,850 Egyptian pounds, while its coils were offered at 36,000 pounds ex-factory, according to the prices announced by manufacturers.

Beşay Steel is selling its tonne at 39,200 pounds, Egyptian Steel at 37,350 pounds and Suez Steel at 38,950 pounds. Geyushi Steel products are priced at 34,500 pounds for the CR/DR specification and 37,300 pounds for DWR. These amounts include 14% value-added tax. The prices follow several reductions recorded in recent months.

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