Ether-alcohols (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ether-alcohols (other) by Egypt reached $11.7 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $11.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt imports ether-alcohols (other) from
Most of the value came from Belgium (29%), India (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.4M | 29% |
| India | $2.1M | 18% |
| China | $1.8M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $855K | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $817K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $749K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $230K | 2% |
| France | $153K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $126K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
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 ether-alcohols (other) imports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-alcohols (other) to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether-alcohols (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2022 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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