Chloride exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported chloride worth $30.8 million (46.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.3 million.
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 | $30.8M | 46.0K t |
| 2023 | $42.3M | 129.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 99.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 82.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 53.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 6.9K t |
Where Egypt exports chloride to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (24%), Kuwait (19%), Turkey (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.3M | 24% |
| Kuwait | $5.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Oman | $969K | 3.2% |
| Malta | $911K | 3% |
| Algeria | $876K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $782K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Chlorides: of calcium | 90% |
| 2827.39 | Chlorides: other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel | 7% |
| 2827.49 | Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: other than of copper | 2% |
| 2827.10 | Chlorides: of ammonium | 0.5% |
| 2827.59 | Bromides and bromide oxides: other than item no. 2827.51 | 0.2% |
| 2827.31 | Chlorides: of magnesium | 0.1% |
| 2827.51 | Bromides: of sodium or of potassium | 0% |
| 2827.32 | Chlorides: of aluminium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chloride imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported chloride worth $8.3 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (29%), Germany (16%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 16% |
| India | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $615K | 7.4% |
| Spain | $462K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $408K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $285K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $252K | 3% |
| United States | $249K | 3% |
| Russia | $223K | 2.7% |
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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported chloride worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy chloride from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Kuwait (19%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average export price of chloride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.59 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 exports of chloride from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $42.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import chloride?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (90% of the value) and 2827.39 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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