Calcium phosphate (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium phosphate (other) by Egypt reached $39.3 million in 2024 (35.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $71.0 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 | $39.3M | 35.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $71.0M | 51.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 62.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 54.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 49.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 24.9K t |
Where Egypt imports calcium phosphate (other) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (43%), Tunisia (20%), Russia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $16.9M | 43% |
| Tunisia | $8.0M | 20% |
| Russia | $7.9M | 20% |
| China | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $626K | 1.6% |
| United States | $516K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $488K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $262K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $261K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.82. 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 phosphate (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of calcium phosphate (other) by Egypt reached $1.7 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (29%), Saudi Arabia (24%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $493K | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $406K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $235K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $192K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $178K | 11% |
| Turkey | $93K | 5.5% |
| Georgia | $83K | 4.9% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.9% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt calcium phosphate (other) imports (HS 2835.26): 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 2835.26: Phosphates: of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium phosphate (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported calcium phosphate (other) worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 166 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium phosphate (other) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Tunisia (20%) and Russia (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium phosphate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium phosphate (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. The peak was 2022 at $71.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export calcium phosphate (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $37.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium phosphate (other)?
The HS code for calcium phosphate (other) is subheading 2835.26. 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 2835 page.
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