Ethyl acetate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ethyl acetate worth $21.8 million (18.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.2 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 | $21.8M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 8.9K t |
Where Egypt imports ethyl acetate from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (37%), China (24%), United Kingdom (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 37% |
| China | $5.3M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 23% |
| India | $2.0M | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $98K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $46K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.99. 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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The shipment records behind Egypt ethyl acetate imports (HS 2915.31): 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 2915.31: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl acetate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ethyl acetate worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 165 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl acetate to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (24%) and the United Kingdom (23%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl acetate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2022 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl acetate?
The HS code for ethyl acetate is subheading 2915.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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