Fragrance compound exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported fragrance compound worth $420.9 million (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $420.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $381.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $348.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $125.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $104.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $109.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $94.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports fragrance compound to
Most of it went to Algeria (20%), Kazakhstan (14%), Iraq (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $85.3M | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $60.7M | 14% |
| Iraq | $60.4M | 14% |
| Ethiopia | $39.9M | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24.8M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $23.0M | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22.8M | 5.4% |
| Jordan | $10.1M | 2.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10.0M | 2.4% |
| Libya | $8.3M | 2% |
Product types under HS 3302
| 3302.10 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries | 98% |
| 3302.90 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.05 per kg, close to the world average of $21.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fragrance compound imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $265.8 million of fragrance compound in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Switzerland (24%), Ireland (17%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $65.1M | 25% |
| Ireland | $44.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $39.8M | 15% |
| France | $21.3M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $20.4M | 7.7% |
| India | $11.1M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $10.5M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 3.6% |
| United States | $5.6M | 2.1% |
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 3302: Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture.
Common questions
What is the value of fragrance compound exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fragrance compound worth $420.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy fragrance compound from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($85.3 million), followed by Kazakhstan (14%) and Iraq (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of fragrance compound per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.05 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $21.21 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 fragrance compound from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $420.9 million in 2024, an increase of 854%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import fragrance compound?
Yes. Egypt imported $265.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Ireland and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $155.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fragrance compound?
The HS code for fragrance compound is heading 3302. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3302.10 (98% of the value) and 3302.90 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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