Coal tar oil (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $142.8 million of coal tar oil (other) in 2024 (259.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $290.5 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 | $142.8M | 259.7K t |
| 2023 | $163.0M | 270.4K t |
| 2022 | $290.5M | 539.7K t |
| 2021 | $55.3M | 123.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 133.2K t |
| 2019 | $77.9M | 171.8K t |
| 2018 | $86.0M | 115.1K t |
| 2017 | $72.1M | 129.2K t |
Where Egypt imports coal tar oil (other) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (41%), Italy (32%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $59.1M | 41% |
| Italy | $45.7M | 32% |
| United States | $17.0M | 12% |
| Sweden | $13.5M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1% |
| Germany | $549K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $157K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2707.99: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coal tar oil (other) worth $142.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil (other) to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($59.1 million), followed by Italy (32%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal tar oil (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.1 million in 2017 to $142.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $290.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $114.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil (other)?
The HS code for coal tar oil (other) is subheading 2707.99. 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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