Disinfectant imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of disinfectant by Egypt reached $18.6 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $18.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports disinfectant from
Most of the value came from Spain (31%), Germany (14%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.8M | 31% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 14% |
| China | $2.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| France | $914K | 4.9% |
| United States | $774K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $726K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $287K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, 20% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Disinfectant exports from Egypt
Exports of disinfectant by Egypt reached $3.5 million in 2024 (923 tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (45%), Libya (23%), Kenya (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $1.6M | 45% |
| Libya | $788K | 23% |
| Kenya | $429K | 12% |
| Djibouti | $335K | 9.6% |
| Jordan | $133K | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $75K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0.9% |
| France | $18K | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $12K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt disinfectant imports (HS 3808.94): 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 3808.94: Disinfectants: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of disinfectant imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported disinfectant worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply disinfectant to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Germany (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of disinfectant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of disinfectant to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export disinfectant?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Libya and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for disinfectant?
The HS code for disinfectant is subheading 3808.94. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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