Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.3 million of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (406 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 406 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 299 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 312 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 139 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 188 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 182 t |
Where Egypt imports aromatic carboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Pakistan (23%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 42% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 23% |
| China | $741K | 14% |
| United States | $492K | 9.3% |
| Germany | $260K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $141K | 2.7% |
| France | $137K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.10 per kg, close to the world average of $12.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 406 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Pakistan (23%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.10 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $12.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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