Fatty acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported fatty acid worth $28.5 million (21.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.5 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 | $28.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $49.5M | 27.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 16.6K t |
Where Egypt imports fatty acid from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (44%), Indonesia (28%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $7.9M | 28% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $888K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $873K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $777K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $675K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $487K | 1.7% |
| China | $481K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.11 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid | 49% |
| 3823.19 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids) | 25% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 18% |
| 3823.13 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: tall oil fatty acids | 5.7% |
| 3823.12 | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: oleic acid | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported fatty acid worth $19.7 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (14%), China (13%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 14% |
| China | $2.6M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $2.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $761K | 3.9% |
| Israel | $741K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $566K | 2.9% |
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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fatty acid worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Egypt?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 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 imports of fatty acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $49.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export fatty acid?
Yes. Egypt exported $19.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, China and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3823.11 (49% of the value) and 3823.19 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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