Benzoyl derivatives imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported benzoyl derivatives worth $3.1 million (652 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 million.
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 | $3.1M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 557 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 652 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 698 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 644 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 629 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 545 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 648 t |
Where Egypt imports benzoyl derivatives from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 56% |
| Turkey | $831K | 27% |
| Poland | $334K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $68K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $62K | 2% |
| China | $34K | 1.1% |
| India | $25K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, 28% above the world average of $3.69. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt benzoyl derivatives imports (HS 2916.32): 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 2916.32: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of benzoyl derivatives imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported benzoyl derivatives worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzoyl derivatives to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzoyl derivatives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $3.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of benzoyl derivatives to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzoyl derivatives?
The HS code for benzoyl derivatives is subheading 2916.32. 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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