Alginic acid and alginate salts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported alginic acid and alginate salts worth $3.2 million (235 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $3.2M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $866K | 70 t |
| 2021 | $366K | 47 t |
| 2020 | $159K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $267K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $208K | 21 t |
| 2017 | $209K | 28 t |
Where Egypt imports alginic acid and alginate salts from
The largest suppliers were Norway (38%), India (29%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.2M | 38% |
| India | $942K | 29% |
| China | $613K | 19% |
| Turkey | $150K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $121K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $92K | 2.8% |
| France | $39K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.7% |
| Chile | $22K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.80 per kg, close to the world average of $13.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alginic acid and alginate salts exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $681 thousand of alginic acid and alginate salts in 2024 (312 tonnes). Most of it went to Philippines (37%), South Africa (24%), Colombia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $250K | 37% |
| South Africa | $162K | 24% |
| Colombia | $67K | 9.9% |
| Tanzania | $67K | 9.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $54K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 5.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $30K | 4.4% |
| Uganda | $8K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt alginic acid and alginate salts imports (HS 3913.10): 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 3913.10: Polymers, natural: alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of alginic acid and alginate salts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alginic acid and alginate salts worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply alginic acid and alginate salts to Egypt?
Norway was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (29%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of alginic acid and alginate salts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.80 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $13.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alginic acid and alginate salts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $209 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $872 thousand a year.
Does Egypt also export alginic acid and alginate salts?
Yes. Egypt exported $681 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, South Africa and Colombia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts?
The HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts is subheading 3913.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3913 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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