Antibiotic imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $192.0 million of antibiotic in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 61% 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 | $192.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $119.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $192.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $140.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $163.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $136.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $136.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $127.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports antibiotic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $120.5M | 63% |
| India | $43.3M | 23% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $942K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $933K | 0.5% |
| Macao | $794K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2941
| 2941.90 | Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941 | 71% |
| 2941.10 | Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof | 16% |
| 2941.50 | Antibiotics: erythromycin and its derivatives: salts thereof | 6.2% |
| 2941.30 | Antibiotics: tetracyclines and their derivatives: salts thereof | 5% |
| 2941.20 | Antibiotics: streptomycins and their derivatives: salts thereof | 1% |
| 2941.40 | Antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives: salts thereof | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2941.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.14 per kg, close to the world average of $72.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antibiotic exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported antibiotic worth $943 thousand (56 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Macao (35%), Iraq (22%), Spain (19%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
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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 2941: Antibiotics.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported antibiotic worth $192.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($120.5 million), followed by India (23%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.14 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $72.95 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of antibiotic to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.2 million in 2017 to $192.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $192.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export antibiotic?
Yes. Egypt exported $943 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Macao, Iraq and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $191.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic?
The HS code for antibiotic is heading 2941. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2941.90 (71% of the value) and 2941.10 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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