Calcium carbonate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium carbonate by Egypt reached $4.3 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 8.5K t |
Where Egypt imports calcium carbonate from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (36%), Jordan (16%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 36% |
| Jordan | $691K | 16% |
| India | $564K | 13% |
| China | $290K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $285K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $277K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $233K | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $142K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $74K | 1.7% |
| France | $67K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 129% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Calcium carbonate exports from Egypt
Exports of calcium carbonate by Egypt reached $87.3 million in 2024 (440.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 125 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to India (24%), Ghana (11%), Algeria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $21.2M | 24% |
| Ghana | $9.6M | 11% |
| Algeria | $6.0M | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $5.6M | 6.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.2M | 6% |
| Brazil | $5.1M | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $2.7M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported calcium carbonate worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Jordan (16%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export calcium carbonate?
Yes. Egypt exported $87.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Ghana and Algeria. That compares with imports of $4.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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