Calcium hypochlorite imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium hypochlorite by Egypt reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports calcium hypochlorite from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 56% |
| China | $853K | 24% |
| United States | $630K | 18% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.32. 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 calcium hypochlorite imports (HS 2828.10): 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 2828.10: Hypochlorites: commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium hypochlorites.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium hypochlorite imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported calcium hypochlorite worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium hypochlorite to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium hypochlorite to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium hypochlorite?
The HS code for calcium hypochlorite is subheading 2828.10. 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 2828 page.
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