Amino acids (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported amino acids (other) worth $50.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $69.8 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 | $50.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $54.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $47.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports amino acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (29%), China (22%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $14.5M | 29% |
| China | $11.0M | 22% |
| India | $9.4M | 19% |
| Belgium | $4.9M | 9.7% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $781K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $493K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.07 per kg, 317% above the world average of $4.33. 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.
Amino acids (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.2 million of amino acids (other) in 2024 (65 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (35%), United States (34%), Germany (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $416K | 35% |
| United States | $399K | 34% |
| Germany | $173K | 15% |
| India | $170K | 14% |
| Spain | $13K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt amino acids (other) imports (HS 2922.49): 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 2922.49: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their esters: salts thereof, excluding lysine, glutamic acid, anthranalic acid and tilidine, their esters and salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of amino acids (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported amino acids (other) worth $50.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino acids (other) to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by China (22%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.07 per kg in 2024, 317% above the world average of $4.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of amino acids (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.9 million in 2017 to $50.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $69.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export amino acids (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United States and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino acids (other)?
The HS code for amino acids (other) is subheading 2922.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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