Coal tar oil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal tar oil by Egypt reached $193.7 million in 2024 (319.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $325.9 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 | $193.7M | 319.3K t |
| 2023 | $197.9M | 304.3K t |
| 2022 | $325.9M | 580.1K t |
| 2021 | $72.2M | 144.3K t |
| 2020 | $40.2M | 149.3K t |
| 2019 | $87.9M | 184.8K t |
| 2018 | $97.8M | 129.7K t |
| 2017 | $88.7M | 156.0K t |
Where Egypt imports coal tar oil from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), Italy (24%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $60.4M | 31% |
| Italy | $45.7M | 24% |
| Turkey | $29.4M | 15% |
| United States | $17.0M | 8.8% |
| Sweden | $13.5M | 7% |
| India | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $2.9M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| China | $2.2M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.99 | Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 | 74% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the… | 14% |
| 2707.30 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes) | 7.3% |
| 2707.40 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: naphthalene | 5.1% |
| 2707.91 | Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: creosote oils | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil exports from Egypt
Exports of coal tar oil by Egypt reached $14.4 million in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 76% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 21% |
| Nigeria | $177K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $165K | 1.2% |
| Libya | $85K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coal tar oil worth $193.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 319.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($60.4 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.71 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 coal tar oil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.7 million in 2017 to $193.7 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $325.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export coal tar oil?
Yes. Egypt exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $179.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2707.99 (74% of the value) and 2707.50 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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