Activated mineral imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported activated mineral worth $6.1 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% 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 | $6.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 10.6K t |
Where Egypt imports activated mineral from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (35%), United States (21%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.1M | 35% |
| United States | $1.3M | 21% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 18% |
| India | $406K | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $351K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $264K | 4.3% |
| Serbia | $160K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $140K | 2.3% |
| China | $89K | 1.5% |
| France | $77K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 72% above the world average of $0.36. 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 mineral exports from Egypt
Exports of activated mineral by Egypt reached $10.8 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%), Israel (7%). 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 | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $859K | 8% |
| Israel | $810K | 7.5% |
| Russia | $777K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $775K | 7.2% |
| Libya | $673K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $635K | 5.9% |
| Poland | $592K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $494K | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $493K | 4.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt activated mineral imports (HS 3802.90): 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 3802.90: Chemical products: activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated mineral imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported activated mineral worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated mineral to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated mineral per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of activated mineral to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export activated mineral?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Israel. That compares with imports of $6.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for activated mineral?
The HS code for activated mineral is subheading 3802.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3802 page.
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