Carbon black exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $215.7 million of carbon black in 2024 (122.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215.7M | 122.3K t |
| 2023 | $215.0M | 116.9K t |
| 2022 | $225.6M | 136.9K t |
| 2021 | $136.5M | 119.8K t |
| 2020 | $74.6M | 68.6K t |
| 2019 | $106.7M | 84.7K t |
| 2018 | $160.7M | 136.1K t |
| 2017 | $88.0M | 88.9K t |
Where Egypt exports carbon black to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (43%), Spain (21%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $92.0M | 43% |
| Spain | $44.3M | 21% |
| France | $28.3M | 13% |
| Finland | $13.4M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 2.3% |
| Serbia | $4.1M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon black imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported carbon black worth $12.4 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), Poland (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 22% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 16% |
| China | $1.9M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 12% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $855K | 6.9% |
| India | $384K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $339K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $333K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $299K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2803: Carbon; carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of carbon black exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported carbon black worth $215.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 120 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon black from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($92.0 million), followed by Spain (21%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon black per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.62 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 exports of carbon black from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $88.0 million in 2017 to $215.7 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2022 at $225.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import carbon black?
Yes. Egypt imported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Poland and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $203.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon black?
The HS code for carbon black is heading 2803. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2803.00. 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 2803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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