Concrete additives imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported concrete additives worth $30.3 million (22.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $59.7 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 | $30.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 26.8K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $59.7M | 77.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 54.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 42.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 50.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 24.6K t |
Where Egypt imports concrete additives from
Most of the value came from Georgia (25%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $7.6M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 14% |
| China | $4.1M | 13% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $777K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $761K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $661K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Concrete additives exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported concrete additives worth $9.5 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Libya alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $7.6M | 80% |
| Saudi Arabia | $339K | 3.6% |
| Ethiopia | $219K | 2.3% |
| Israel | $211K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 1.3% |
| Sudan | $115K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $114K | 1.2% |
| Yemen | $103K | 1.1% |
| Cyprus | $79K | 0.8% |
| Madagascar | $70K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported concrete additives worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Egypt?
Georgia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export concrete additives?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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