Gluconic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.8 million of gluconic acid in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports gluconic acid from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 72% |
| India | $695K | 19% |
| France | $140K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $80K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 2% |
| Turkey | $69K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt gluconic acid imports (HS 2918.16): 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 2918.16: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of gluconic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported gluconic acid worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply gluconic acid to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (18%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of gluconic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gluconic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gluconic acid?
The HS code for gluconic acid is subheading 2918.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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