Essential oil extract imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of essential oil extract by Egypt reached $10.3 million in 2024 (481 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 137% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $10.3M | 481 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 233 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 545 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 280 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 378 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 139 t |
Where Egypt imports essential oil extract from
India alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.4M | 71% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $619K | 6% |
| Turkey | $391K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $203K | 2% |
| Denmark | $117K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $112K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $71K | 0.7% |
| France | $57K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.48 per kg, 69% above the world average of $12.69. 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.
Essential oil extract exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported essential oil extract worth $5.4 million (473 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (28%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Yemen (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.5M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 20% |
| Yemen | $468K | 8.6% |
| France | $344K | 6.3% |
| Iraq | $258K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $245K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $244K | 4.5% |
| India | $221K | 4.1% |
| Djibouti | $121K | 2.2% |
| Palestine | $113K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt essential oil extract imports (HS 3301.90): 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 3301.90: Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil extract imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported essential oil extract worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 481 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 137% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil extract to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (11%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.48 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $12.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil extract to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export essential oil extract?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil extract?
The HS code for essential oil extract is subheading 3301.90. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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