Carbon dioxide exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported carbon dioxide worth $4.2 million (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 million.
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 | $4.2M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | - |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $925K | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 10.9K t |
Where Egypt exports carbon dioxide to
Most of it went to Israel (38%), Palestine (38%), Jordan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.6M | 38% |
| Palestine | $1.6M | 38% |
| Jordan | $805K | 19% |
| Libya | $124K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,102.45 per kg, 778585% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Carbon dioxide imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported carbon dioxide worth $871 thousand (270 tonnes). Japan alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $454K | 52% |
| United States | $333K | 38% |
| Hungary | $62K | 7.2% |
| China | $13K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt carbon dioxide exports (HS 2811.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2811.21: Carbon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon dioxide exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported carbon dioxide worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon dioxide from Egypt?
Israel was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Palestine (38%) and Jordan (19%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon dioxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2,102.45 per kg in 2024, 778585% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of carbon dioxide from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import carbon dioxide?
Yes. Egypt imported $871 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, the United States and Hungary. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon dioxide?
The HS code for carbon dioxide is subheading 2811.21. 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 2811 page.
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