Fluorescent brightening agents imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported fluorescent brightening agents worth $7.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.1 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 | $7.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports fluorescent brightening agents from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (15%), Switzerland (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 47% |
| India | $1.1M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 14% |
| South Korea | $908K | 12% |
| Turkey | $396K | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $123K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $75K | 1% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, 32% above the world average of $3.54. 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 fluorescent brightening agents imports (HS 3204.20): 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 3204.20: Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorescent brightening agents imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fluorescent brightening agents worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorescent brightening agents to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (15%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorescent brightening agents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $3.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fluorescent brightening agents to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorescent brightening agents?
The HS code for fluorescent brightening agents is subheading 3204.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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