Corticosteroid hormones imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corticosteroid hormones by Egypt reached $3.8 million in 2024 (11 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.5 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 | $3.8M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3 t |
Where Egypt imports corticosteroid hormones from
Most of the value came from China (50%), India (19%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 50% |
| India | $722K | 19% |
| Italy | $614K | 16% |
| Spain | $339K | 8.9% |
| United States | $82K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $358.52 per kg, close to the world average of $400.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt corticosteroid hormones imports (HS 2937.21): 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 2937.21: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone).
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid hormones imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported corticosteroid hormones worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid hormones to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid hormones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $358.52 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $400.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid hormones to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid hormones?
The HS code for corticosteroid hormones is subheading 2937.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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