General lubricant imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported general lubricant worth $22.9 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $22.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports general lubricant from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), United Arab Emirates (20%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.9M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 20% |
| France | $2.7M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| China | $773K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $747K | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | $722K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $553K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General lubricant exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported general lubricant worth $4.7 million (917 tonnes). Most of it went to India (32%), Japan (15%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 32% |
| Japan | $720K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $695K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $379K | 8% |
| Sudan | $221K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $209K | 4.4% |
| Libya | $172K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $142K | 3% |
| South Korea | $121K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $102K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported general lubricant worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general lubricant to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export general lubricant?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Japan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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