Glycoside imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glycoside by Egypt reached $8.4 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.3 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 | $8.4M | 134 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 110 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 110 t |
Where Egypt imports glycoside from
Most of the value came from China (26%), France (25%), India (21%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 26% |
| France | $2.1M | 25% |
| India | $1.8M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $656K | 7.8% |
| Spain | $530K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $526K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $291K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $132K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $85K | 1% |
| Poland | $83K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2938
| 2938.90 | Glycosides: natural or reproduced by synthesis, other than rutoside (rutin) and its derivatives | 88% |
| 2938.10 | Glycosides: rutoside (rutin) and its derivatives | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2938.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.41 per kg, 58% above the world average of $39.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2938: Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of glycoside imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glycoside worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycoside to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (25%) and India (21%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycoside per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.41 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $39.54 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 imports of glycoside to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $17.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for glycoside?
The HS code for glycoside is heading 2938. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2938.90 (88% of the value) and 2938.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2938 page.
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