Choline imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of choline by Egypt reached $3.4 million in 2024 (541 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 234% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.4M | 541 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 832 t |
| 2021 | $926K | 888 t |
| 2020 | $247K | 330 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $881K | 899 t |
Where Egypt imports choline from
Most of the value came from China (40%), India (34%), Hong Kong (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 40% |
| India | $1.2M | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $262K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $155K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $82K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $70K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $61K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, 251% above the world average of $1.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt choline imports (HS 2923.10): 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 2923.10: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of choline imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported choline worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 541 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 234% on 2023.
Which countries supply choline to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (34%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of choline per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 251% above the world average of $1.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of choline to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $881 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for choline?
The HS code for choline is subheading 2923.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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