Ethyl alcohol exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethyl alcohol by Egypt reached $7.0 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $375K | 662 t |
| 2018 | $576K | 666 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt exports ethyl alcohol to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.6M | 65% |
| Saudi Arabia | $893K | 13% |
| Lebanon | $765K | 11% |
| Morocco | $370K | 5.3% |
| Algeria | $146K | 2.1% |
| Syria | $121K | 1.7% |
| Libya | $66K | 0.9% |
| Iraq | $37K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.20 | Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength | 58% |
| 2207.10 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl alcohol imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported ethyl alcohol worth $2.1 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Pakistan (29%), United States (21%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $597K | 29% |
| United States | $438K | 21% |
| South Africa | $330K | 16% |
| France | $304K | 15% |
| Canada | $118K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 5% |
| China | $78K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $32K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported ethyl alcohol worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethyl alcohol from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Lebanon (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.97 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of ethyl alcohol from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. The peak was 2022 at $18.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, the United States and South Africa. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2207.20 (58% of the value) and 2207.10 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
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