Benzyl alcohol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported benzyl alcohol worth $2.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 594 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 908 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 750 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 685 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 621 t |
Where Egypt imports benzyl alcohol from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 53% |
| China | $920K | 38% |
| Germany | $134K | 5.5% |
| United States | $58K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 benzyl alcohol imports (HS 2906.21): 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 2906.21: Alcohols: aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol.
Common questions
What is the value of benzyl alcohol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported benzyl alcohol worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzyl alcohol to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (38%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzyl alcohol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzyl alcohol?
The HS code for benzyl alcohol is subheading 2906.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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