Acetic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acetic acid by Egypt reached $14.4 million in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 6.2K t |
Where Egypt imports acetic acid from
Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), China (22%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.6M | 25% |
| China | $3.2M | 22% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 18% |
| United States | $1.2M | 8% |
| India | $765K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $650K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $648K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $576K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $502K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $359K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt acetic acid imports (HS 2915.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2915.21: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported acetic acid worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetic acid to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acetic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid?
The HS code for acetic acid is subheading 2915.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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