Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.0 million of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone in 2024 (353 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $10.0M | 353 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 174 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 148 t |
Where Egypt imports carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 72% |
| India | $911K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $813K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $316K | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $278K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $220K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $115K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $46K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.39 per kg, 270% above the world average of $7.67. 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.
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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 2918.30: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 353 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.39 per kg in 2024, 270% above the world average of $7.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone?
The HS code for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone is subheading 2918.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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