Halide compound imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.1 million of halide compound in 2024 (99 tonnes). Value rose 75% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.6 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 | $2.1M | 99 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $722K | 55 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 275 t |
| 2020 | $527K | 47 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 407 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 290 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 141 t |
Where Egypt imports halide compound from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 98% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.6% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2812
| 2812.90 | Halides and halide oxides of non-metals: excluding chloride | 88% |
| 2812.19 | Arsenic trichloride and other chlorides and chloride oxides, n.e.c. in item no. 2812 | 12% |
| 2812.12 | Phosphorus oxychloride | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2812.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.56 per kg, 204% above the world average of $7.09. 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 2812: Halides and halide oxides of non-metals.
Common questions
What is the value of halide compound imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported halide compound worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply halide compound to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (1%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of halide compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.56 per kg in 2024, 204% above the world average of $7.09 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 halide compound to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for halide compound?
The HS code for halide compound is heading 2812. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2812.90 (88% of the value) and 2812.19 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2812 page.
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