Bentonite exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $9.0 million of bentonite in 2024 (37.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.0M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 39.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 54.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 21.1K t |
Where Egypt exports bentonite to
The largest buyer markets were South Africa (14%), Israel (13%), Morocco (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+994% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 14% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 13% |
| Morocco | $914K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $888K | 9.9% |
| Portugal | $646K | 7.2% |
| Poland | $597K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $412K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $406K | 4.5% |
| India | $397K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $253K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.19. 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.
Bentonite imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $7.6 million of bentonite in 2024 (28.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Turkey (35%), Syria (31%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 35% |
| Syria | $2.4M | 31% |
| India | $1.4M | 18% |
| Morocco | $370K | 4.9% |
| China | $334K | 4.4% |
| United States | $175K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $62K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.5% |
| France | $38K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bentonite exports (HS 2508.10): 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 2508.10: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of bentonite exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported bentonite worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy bentonite from Egypt?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Israel (13%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average export price of bentonite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bentonite from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2021 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also import bentonite?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Syria and India. That compares with exports of $9.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bentonite?
The HS code for bentonite is subheading 2508.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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