Glycols (other types) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.4 million of glycols (other types) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 798 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 967 t |
| 2021 | $633K | 345 t |
| 2020 | $621K | 199 t |
| 2019 | $685K | 308 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 774 t |
| 2017 | $855K | 441 t |
Where Egypt imports glycols (other types) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (32%), India (32%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $785K | 32% |
| India | $775K | 32% |
| Germany | $228K | 9.4% |
| China | $179K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $56K | 2.3% |
| France | $41K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $37K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
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 glycols (other types) imports (HS 2905.39): 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 2905.39: Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol).
Common questions
What is the value of glycols (other types) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glycols (other types) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycols (other types) to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($785 thousand), followed by India (32%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycols (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycols (other types) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $855 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycols (other types)?
The HS code for glycols (other types) is subheading 2905.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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