Acetic acid esters (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported acetic acid esters (other) worth $10.1 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.7 million.
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 | $10.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 8.0K t |
Where Egypt imports acetic acid esters (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (9%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 47% |
| India | $948K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $886K | 8.8% |
| France | $765K | 7.6% |
| Japan | $524K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $375K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $341K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $251K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $242K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $211K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.45. 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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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 2915.39: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid esters (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported acetic acid esters (other) worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetic acid esters (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetic acid esters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.45 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 esters (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid esters (other)?
The HS code for acetic acid esters (other) is subheading 2915.39. 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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