Acid dyes and mordant dyes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $8.8 million of acid dyes and mordant dyes in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 577 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 713 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports acid dyes and mordant dyes from
The largest suppliers were India (27%), Italy (14%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 27% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 12% |
| China | $772K | 8.8% |
| Spain | $752K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $629K | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $595K | 6.8% |
| France | $303K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $244K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $235K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.55 per kg, close to the world average of $7.72.
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 3204.12: Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of acid dyes and mordant dyes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported acid dyes and mordant dyes worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply acid dyes and mordant dyes to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of acid dyes and mordant dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.55 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $7.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acid dyes and mordant dyes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acid dyes and mordant dyes?
The HS code for acid dyes and mordant dyes is subheading 3204.12. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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