Halogen gas exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $2.9 million of halogen gas in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 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 | $2.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $15K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $786K | 829 t |
| 2018 | $736K | 471 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Egypt exports halogen gas to
Most of it went to Djibouti (49%), Libya (22%), Ethiopia (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | $1.4M | 49% |
| Libya | $639K | 22% |
| Ethiopia | $453K | 16% |
| Ghana | $273K | 9.4% |
| Yemen | $39K | 1.4% |
| Sudan | $30K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.5% |
| Eritrea | $12K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 83% below the world average of $4.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Halogen gas imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported halogen gas worth $1.4 million (20 tonnes). Most of the value came from Chile (31%), United Kingdom (21%), Brazil (18%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $420K | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $289K | 21% |
| Brazil | $247K | 18% |
| Belgium | $179K | 13% |
| Spain | $138K | 10% |
| Italy | $75K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.5% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2801: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.
Common questions
What is the value of halogen gas exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported halogen gas worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy halogen gas from Egypt?
Djibouti was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Libya (22%) and Ethiopia (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average export price of halogen gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $4.35 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 exports of halogen gas from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $736 thousand in 2018 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 295%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import halogen gas?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, the United Kingdom and Brazil. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogen gas?
The HS code for halogen gas is heading 2801. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2801.10. 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 2801 page.
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