Carbonates (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $12.8 million of carbonates (other) in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 16.1K t |
Where Egypt imports carbonates (other) from
Turkey alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.6M | 59% |
| China | $3.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $170K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $167K | 1.3% |
| India | $145K | 1.1% |
| France | $81K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.15, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt carbonates (other) imports (HS 2836.99): 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 2836.99: Carbonates: n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonates (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carbonates (other) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonates (other) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (27%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbonates (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonates (other)?
The HS code for carbonates (other) is subheading 2836.99. 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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