Dichloromethane imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported dichloromethane worth $2.2 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $2.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Egypt imports dichloromethane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 59% |
| France | $241K | 11% |
| India | $228K | 10% |
| Singapore | $144K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $110K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $109K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 dichloromethane imports (HS 2903.12): 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 2903.12: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of dichloromethane imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dichloromethane worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dichloromethane to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of dichloromethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 8% above 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 imports of dichloromethane to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dichloromethane?
The HS code for dichloromethane is subheading 2903.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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