Butylglycol ethers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $8.6 million of butylglycol ethers in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $64.8 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 | $8.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $64.8M | 94.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports butylglycol ethers from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 81% |
| Turkey | $501K | 5.8% |
| France | $428K | 5% |
| Germany | $259K | 3% |
| China | $211K | 2.5% |
| United States | $123K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $63K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $32K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2909.43: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol.
Common questions
What is the value of butylglycol ethers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported butylglycol ethers worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply butylglycol ethers to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of butylglycol ethers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butylglycol ethers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2021 at $64.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butylglycol ethers?
The HS code for butylglycol ethers is subheading 2909.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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