Chamotte exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported chamotte worth $4.3 million (19.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 88 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $4.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $594K | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt exports chamotte to
Most of it went to Turkey (30%), Italy (28%), Austria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 30% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 28% |
| Austria | $348K | 8.1% |
| Finland | $283K | 6.6% |
| Tunisia | $267K | 6.2% |
| Algeria | $187K | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $187K | 4.4% |
| Slovenia | $102K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $87K | 2% |
| Spain | $82K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.34, 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 chamotte exports (HS 2508.70): 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 2508.70: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths.
Common questions
What is the value of chamotte exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported chamotte worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 88 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy chamotte from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average export price of chamotte per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of chamotte from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $594 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 622%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chamotte?
The HS code for chamotte is subheading 2508.70. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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