Anionic surfactant exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported anionic surfactant worth $87.6 million (55.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $87.6M | 55.1K t |
| 2023 | $74.7M | 45.0K t |
| 2022 | $77.2M | 40.1K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 42.8K t |
| 2020 | $50.5M | 46.0K t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 48.9K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 31.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 17.2K t |
Where Egypt exports anionic surfactant to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (13%), Brazil (12%), Tunisia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.1M | 13% |
| Brazil | $10.3M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $9.4M | 11% |
| Spain | $8.8M | 10% |
| Libya | $8.1M | 9.3% |
| Kenya | $4.8M | 5.5% |
| Israel | $4.3M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| Angola | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $2.3M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant imports to Egypt
Imports of anionic surfactant by Egypt reached $35.4 million in 2024 (22.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 6.9% |
| India | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $795K | 2.3% |
| France | $719K | 2% |
| Belgium | $675K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $645K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt anionic surfactant exports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported anionic surfactant worth $87.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 141 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy anionic surfactant from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Brazil (12%) and Tunisia (11%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average export price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of anionic surfactant from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $87.6 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $58.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import anionic surfactant?
Yes. Egypt imported $35.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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.
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