Chemical product imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $463.2 million of chemical product in 2024 (153.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $463.2M | 153.4K t |
| 2023 | $365.4M | 115.5K t |
| 2022 | $521.6M | 140.7K t |
| 2021 | $252.5M | 192.3K t |
| 2020 | $193.8M | 174.0K t |
| 2019 | $188.0M | 151.2K t |
| 2018 | $220.0M | 150.4K t |
| 2017 | $144.7M | 101.7K t |
Where Egypt imports chemical product from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), China (16%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $88.3M | 19% |
| China | $72.5M | 16% |
| United States | $47.0M | 10% |
| India | $39.9M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $38.0M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $28.4M | 6.1% |
| France | $18.6M | 4% |
| Italy | $13.1M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $8.9M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 63% |
| 3824.10 | Binders, prepared: for foundry moulds or cores | 12% |
| 3824.83 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)… | 7.2% |
| 3824.40 | Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives | 6.6% |
| 3824.30 | Metal carbides, non-agglomerated: mixed together or with metallic binders | 4.4% |
| 3824.78 | Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not… | 1.8% |
| 3824.81 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing oxirane (ethylene oxide) | 1.4% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44 | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.21. 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.
Chemical product exports from Egypt
Exports of chemical product by Egypt reached $102.3 million in 2024 (190.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (49%), India (16%), Libya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $49.9M | 49% |
| India | $16.6M | 16% |
| Libya | $9.3M | 9.1% |
| China | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $1.0M | 1% |
| Lebanon | $839K | 0.8% |
| Algeria | $812K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported chemical product worth $463.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($88.3 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.21 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 chemical product to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $144.7 million in 2017 to $463.2 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2022 at $521.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export chemical product?
Yes. Egypt exported $102.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, India and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $360.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (63% of the value) and 3824.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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