Activated carbon imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported activated carbon worth $20.4 million (15.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $20.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 13.0K t |
Where Egypt imports activated carbon from
The largest suppliers were India (43%), Turkey (10%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.8M | 43% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 10% |
| China | $2.0M | 9.7% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $581K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $351K | 1.7% |
| France | $321K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $293K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 70% |
| 3802.90 | Chemical products: activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.92. 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.
Activated carbon exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported activated carbon worth $10.9 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%), Israel (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $928K | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $859K | 7.9% |
| Israel | $820K | 7.5% |
| Russia | $777K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $775K | 7.1% |
| Libya | $678K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $635K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $592K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $494K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $493K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported activated carbon worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of activated carbon to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export activated carbon?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Israel. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3802.10 (70% of the value) and 3802.90 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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