Brake fluid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported brake fluid worth $6.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. 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 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports brake fluid from
Most of the value came from Lithuania (29%), Spain (23%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $1.9M | 29% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 23% |
| France | $669K | 10% |
| Germany | $554K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $476K | 7.3% |
| India | $331K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $329K | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $165K | 2.5% |
| China | $148K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $106K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $3.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brake fluid exports from Egypt
Exports of brake fluid by Egypt reached $993 thousand in 2024 (289 tonnes). Morocco alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $553K | 56% |
| Tunisia | $234K | 24% |
| Tanzania | $166K | 17% |
| Lebanon | $38K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of brake fluid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported brake fluid worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake fluid to Egypt?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Spain (23%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake fluid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.30 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of brake fluid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export brake fluid?
Yes. Egypt exported $993 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Tunisia and Tanzania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake fluid?
The HS code for brake fluid is heading 3819. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3819.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3819 page.
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