Chemical contraceptives imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.7 million of chemical contraceptives in 2024 (141 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.2 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 | $10.7M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 189 t |
Where Egypt imports chemical contraceptives from
Germany alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.0M | 57% |
| Finland | $3.7M | 34% |
| India | $622K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $284K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $63K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.59 per kg, 51% below the world average of $155.10, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt chemical contraceptives imports (HS 3006.60): 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 3006.60: Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical contraceptives imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported chemical contraceptives worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical contraceptives to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Finland (34%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical contraceptives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.59 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $155.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chemical contraceptives to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptives?
The HS code for chemical contraceptives is subheading 3006.60. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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