Coal tar pitch imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $30.8 million of coal tar pitch in 2024 (49.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.7 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 | $30.8M | 49.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $62.7M | 64.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 2.9K t |
Where Egypt imports coal tar pitch from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $19.7M | 64% |
| Czech Republic | $8.7M | 28% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $103K | 0.3% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2708
| 2708.20 | Pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars | 62% |
| 2708.10 | Pitch: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 2708: Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar pitch imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coal tar pitch worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar pitch to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by the Czech Republic (28%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar pitch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.86 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 pitch to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $62.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for coal tar pitch?
The HS code for coal tar pitch is heading 2708. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2708.20 (62% of the value) and 2708.10 (38%). 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 2708 page.
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