Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $68.4 million of aromatic hydrocarbon in 2024 (51.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $68.4M | 51.9K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 66.6K t |
| 2022 | $71.6M | 50.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.6M | 41.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 32.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 27.1K t |
Where Egypt imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (42%), United States (13%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $28.8M | 42% |
| United States | $8.7M | 13% |
| Turkey | $7.6M | 11% |
| China | $5.5M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 6.2% |
| Kuwait | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 4% |
| India | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $968K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.50 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene | 75% |
| 2902.19 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, excluding cyclohexane | 9.3% |
| 2902.44 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: mixed xylene isomers | 7% |
| 2902.30 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene | 5% |
| 2902.90 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: n.e.c. in heading no. 2902 | 2.4% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: cyclohexane | 0.4% |
| 2902.60 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: ethylbenzene | 0.3% |
| 2902.42 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: m-xylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.07. 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.
Aromatic hydrocarbon exports from Egypt
Exports of aromatic hydrocarbon by Egypt reached $316 thousand in 2024 (416 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (27%), Guatemala (20%), Nigeria (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 27% |
| Guatemala | $62K | 20% |
| Nigeria | $46K | 15% |
| Algeria | $37K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 11% |
| Uganda | $28K | 9% |
| Bulgaria | $24K | 7.6% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $68.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.07 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 aromatic hydrocarbon to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $68.4 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $80.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aromatic hydrocarbon?
Yes. Egypt exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Guatemala and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $68.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2902.50 (75% of the value) and 2902.19 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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