Disperse dyes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of disperse dyes by Egypt reached $27.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.8 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 | $27.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 6.4K t |
Where Egypt imports disperse dyes from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 62% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 14% |
| India | $3.1M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 9.1% |
| Indonesia | $163K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $145K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $99K | 0.4% |
| United States | $98K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $83K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $81K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.32 per kg, 60% above the world average of $7.07. 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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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 3204.11: Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of disperse dyes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported disperse dyes worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply disperse dyes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of disperse dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.32 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $7.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of disperse dyes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $36.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for disperse dyes?
The HS code for disperse dyes is subheading 3204.11. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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