Chromium compound pigments imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported chromium compound pigments worth $2.2 million (456 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.2M | 456 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 282 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 462 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 425 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 379 t |
| 2018 | $962K | 338 t |
| 2017 | $789K | 249 t |
Where Egypt imports chromium compound pigments from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 87% |
| China | $109K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $51K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $29K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $22K | 1% |
| United States | $18K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt chromium compound pigments imports (HS 3206.20): 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 3206.20: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium compound pigments imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported chromium compound pigments worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium compound pigments to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (5%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromium compound pigments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium compound pigments to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $788 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium compound pigments?
The HS code for chromium compound pigments is subheading 3206.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3206 page.
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