Dicalcium phosphate exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $10.0 million of dicalcium phosphate in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 75 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $62K | 606 t |
| 2020 | $79K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $82K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $63K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $132K | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports dicalcium phosphate to
Most of it went to Italy (33%), France (30%), Brazil (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.64, 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.
Dicalcium phosphate imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported dicalcium phosphate worth $9.5 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Tunisia alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+836% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $6.5M | 69% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $773K | 8.2% |
| China | $381K | 4% |
| United States | $326K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $143K | 1.5% |
| India | $121K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.3% |
| France | $28K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dicalcium phosphate exports (HS 2835.25): 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 2835.25: Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of dicalcium phosphate exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported dicalcium phosphate worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 75 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries buy dicalcium phosphate from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (30%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average export price of dicalcium phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dicalcium phosphate from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import dicalcium phosphate?
Yes. Egypt imported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Turkey and Germany. That compares with exports of $10.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for dicalcium phosphate?
The HS code for dicalcium phosphate is subheading 2835.25. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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