Ground phosphate exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ground phosphate by Egypt reached $213.6 million in 2024 (1.67 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $293.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213.6M | 1.67M t |
| 2023 | $293.7M | 2.05M t |
| 2022 | $221.6M | 1.56M t |
| 2021 | $130.0M | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $126.9M | 1.75M t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 937.0K t |
| 2018 | $92.5M | 1.28M t |
| 2017 | $117.8M | 1.76M t |
Where Egypt exports ground phosphate to
The largest buyer markets were India (31%), Indonesia (13%), Lebanon (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground phosphate imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported ground phosphate worth $269 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). Sweden alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $166K | 62% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 31% |
| China | $15K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $5K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ground phosphate exports (HS 2510.20): 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 2510.20: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground phosphate exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported ground phosphate worth $213.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.67 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 79 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy ground phosphate from Egypt?
India was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($66.5 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and Lebanon (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of ground phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ground phosphate from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $117.8 million in 2017 to $213.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $293.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import ground phosphate?
Yes. Egypt imported $269 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, the Netherlands and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $213.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground phosphate?
The HS code for ground phosphate is subheading 2510.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
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