Ester gum imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ester gum by Egypt reached $9.1 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Egypt imports ester gum from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Greece (31%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 36% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $717K | 7.9% |
| France | $695K | 7.7% |
| Portugal | $618K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $419K | 4.6% |
| Finland | $237K | 2.6% |
| India | $81K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $72K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.58.
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 ester gum imports (HS 3806.30): 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 3806.30: Ester gums.
Common questions
What is the value of ester gum imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ester gum worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 112 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ester gum to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Greece (31%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of ester gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ester gum to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ester gum?
The HS code for ester gum is subheading 3806.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3806 page.
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