Cellulose ethers (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $43.5 million of cellulose ethers (other) in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.5 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 | $43.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $63.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $47.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 3.8K t |
Where Egypt imports cellulose ethers (other) from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Belgium (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 31% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 13% |
| United States | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Greece | $986K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $733K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.91 per kg, close to the world average of $6.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose ethers (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $378 thousand of cellulose ethers (other) in 2024 (520 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $320K | 85% |
| Libya | $46K | 12% |
| Qatar | $5K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.9% |
| Chile | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cellulose ethers (other) imports (HS 3912.39): 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 3912.39: Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose ethers (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cellulose ethers (other) worth $43.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose ethers (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose ethers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $6.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose ethers (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $43.5 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $63.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cellulose ethers (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Libya and Qatar. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose ethers (other)?
The HS code for cellulose ethers (other) is subheading 3912.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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