Amphoteric surfactant exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $19.8 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 8.2K t |
Where Egypt exports amphoteric surfactant to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (12%), Algeria (10%), Russia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 12% |
| Algeria | $2.1M | 10% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Lebanon | $997K | 5% |
| Pakistan | $925K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $820K | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $697K | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $645K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $632K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Amphoteric surfactant imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $7.6 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (33%), India (25%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 33% |
| India | $1.9M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $625K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $447K | 5.9% |
| Greece | $430K | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $400K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $317K | 4.2% |
| United States | $207K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $159K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt amphoteric surfactant exports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported amphoteric surfactant worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 134 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy amphoteric surfactant from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Algeria (10%) and Russia (9%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 745% on the year.
What is the average export price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of amphoteric surfactant from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2022 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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