Catalyst imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $48.6 million of catalyst in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $87.0 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 | $48.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $57.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $62.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $87.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $55.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Egypt imports catalyst from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), China (14%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.8M | 24% |
| China | $7.0M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 9% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3815
| 3815.19 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious… | 46% |
| 3815.90 | Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included | 34% |
| 3815.11 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance… | 13% |
| 3815.12 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the… | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.16 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Catalyst exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.8 million of catalyst in 2024 (232 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 58% |
| Morocco | $254K | 14% |
| Singapore | $119K | 6.7% |
| Russia | $101K | 5.7% |
| United States | $78K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 2.1% |
| India | $30K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $19K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $17K | 1% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of catalyst imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported catalyst worth $48.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply catalyst to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 1000% on the year.
What is the average import price of catalyst per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.16 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $15.63 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 imports of catalyst to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.5 million in 2017 to $48.6 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $87.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export catalyst?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Morocco and Singapore. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $46.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for catalyst?
The HS code for catalyst is heading 3815. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3815.19 (46% of the value) and 3815.90 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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