Cyclic alcohol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cyclic alcohol by Egypt reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 789 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 936 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 933 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 764 t |
Where Egypt imports cyclic alcohol from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), India (25%), Jordan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+678% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 45% |
| India | $2.1M | 26% |
| Jordan | $1.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $900K | 11% |
| Spain | $306K | 3.8% |
| United States | $66K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.4% |
| France | $28K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2906
| 2906.21 | Alcohols: aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol | 30% |
| 2906.13 | Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, sterols and inositols | 24% |
| 2906.11 | Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol | 24% |
| 2906.19 | Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2906.1 | 17% |
| 2906.29 | Alcohols: aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol | 4.6% |
| 2906.12 | Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, close to the world average of $5.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2906: Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of cyclic alcohol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cyclic alcohol worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyclic alcohol to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (25%) and Jordan (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyclic alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.25 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 cyclic alcohol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cyclic alcohol?
The HS code for cyclic alcohol is heading 2906. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2906.21 (30% of the value) and 2906.13 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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