Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $16.4 million (25.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.9 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 | $16.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.9M | 22.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 22.0K t |
Where Egypt imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
Most of the value came from Brazil (40%), Malaysia (26%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $6.5M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| China | $616K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $238K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $217K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $92K | 0.6% |
| India | $86K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycerol (HS 2905.45) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $212 thousand of glycerol (hs 2905.45) in 2024. One buyer market dominates: Lebanon accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $175K | 83% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 13% |
| Sudan | $10K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.2% |
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and Indonesia (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
Yes. Egypt exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Tanzania and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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