Antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $97.4 million (720 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $173.7 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 | $97.4M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $173.7M | 618 t |
| 2022 | $128.1M | 849 t |
| 2021 | $94.2M | 791 t |
| 2020 | $86.5M | 884 t |
| 2019 | $103.7M | 714 t |
| 2018 | $79.4M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $81.9M | 626 t |
Where Egypt imports antibiotic medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (25%), Belgium (18%), Ireland (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $24.2M | 25% |
| Belgium | $17.6M | 18% |
| Ireland | $13.6M | 14% |
| France | $10.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.6M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 4.9% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $135.31 per kg, 125% above the world average of $60.15. 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.
Antibiotic medicines (packaged) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $26.4 million (436 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (30%), Georgia (17%), Romania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.20): 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 3004.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicines (packaged) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $97.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and Ireland (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $135.31 per kg in 2024, 125% above the world average of $60.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.9 million in 2017 to $97.4 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $173.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Egypt exported $26.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Georgia and Romania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $71.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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