Feldspar imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of feldspar by Egypt reached $14.0 million in 2024 (66.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $14.0M | 66.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 121.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 150.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 151.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 145.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 141.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 118.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 149.4K t |
Where Egypt imports feldspar from
Turkey alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.9M | 63% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $893K | 6.4% |
| Pakistan | $892K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $524K | 3.7% |
| China | $358K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $209K | 1.5% |
| India | $174K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $114K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2529
| 2529.10 | Feldspar | 67% |
| 2529.21 | Fluorspar: containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride | 30% |
| 2529.22 | Fluorspar: containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride | 2.9% |
| 2529.30 | Leucite: nepheline and nepheline syenite | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2529.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.14. 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.
Feldspar exports from Egypt
Exports of feldspar by Egypt reached $1.0 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $584K | 57% |
| Spain | $198K | 19% |
| Syria | $149K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $67K | 6.6% |
| Oman | $18K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2529: Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorspar.
Common questions
What is the value of feldspar imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported feldspar worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply feldspar to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Mexico (13%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of feldspar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.14 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 feldspar to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export feldspar?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Spain and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for feldspar?
The HS code for feldspar is heading 2529. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2529.10 (67% of the value) and 2529.21 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2529 page.
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