Barium carbonate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported barium carbonate worth $2.4 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $2.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 6.8K t |
Where Egypt imports barium carbonate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 72% |
| India | $410K | 17% |
| Spain | $237K | 10% |
| Austria | $25K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt barium carbonate imports (HS 2836.60): 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 2836.60: Carbonates: barium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of barium carbonate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported barium carbonate worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply barium carbonate to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (17%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of barium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of barium carbonate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for barium carbonate?
The HS code for barium carbonate is subheading 2836.60. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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