Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $237.5 million of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (133.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. Value rose 222% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% 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 | $237.5M | 133.1K t |
| 2023 | $73.7M | 43.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $45.4M | 51.1K t |
| 2020 | $54.8M | 94.4K t |
| 2019 | $87.2M | 107.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt imports aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $180.3M | 76% |
| Thailand | $30.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $12.8M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $7.5M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 2% |
| India | $1.0M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $489K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $426K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $58K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
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 2917.39: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) worth $237.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 222% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($180.3 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.80 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 polycarboxylic acids (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $237.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2917.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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