Fluorspar (lower grade) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.2 million of fluorspar (lower grade) in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $4.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 27.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 22.8K t |
Where Egypt imports fluorspar (lower grade) from
Most of the value came from Mexico (32%), Pakistan (21%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.4M | 32% |
| Pakistan | $892K | 21% |
| Italy | $884K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $517K | 12% |
| China | $358K | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $209K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.22. 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 fluorspar (lower grade) imports (HS 2529.21): 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 2529.21: Fluorspar: containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorspar (lower grade) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorspar (lower grade) to Egypt?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (21%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorspar (lower grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fluorspar (lower grade) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorspar (lower grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (lower grade) is subheading 2529.21. 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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