Diethylene glycol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.5 million of diethylene glycol in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.3 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 | $6.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $593K | 674 t |
Where Egypt imports diethylene glycol from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (37%), United States (32%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 37% |
| United States | $2.1M | 32% |
| Kuwait | $597K | 9.1% |
| India | $423K | 6.5% |
| China | $422K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $369K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $155K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $47K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.75. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt diethylene glycol imports (HS 2909.41): 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 2909.41: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol).
Common questions
What is the value of diethylene glycol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported diethylene glycol worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply diethylene glycol to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (32%) and Kuwait (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of diethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diethylene glycol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $593 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethylene glycol?
The HS code for diethylene glycol is subheading 2909.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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