Halogenated corticosteroids imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.5 million of halogenated corticosteroids in 2024 (5 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.5 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 | $7.5M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 5 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 4 t |
Where Egypt imports halogenated corticosteroids from
Most of the value came from India (30%), Italy (24%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 24% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 17% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| United States | $644K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $225K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $194K | 2.6% |
| France | $50K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,462.92 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2,640.54, 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.
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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 2937.22: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated corticosteroids imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported halogenated corticosteroids worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated corticosteroids to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogenated corticosteroids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,462.92 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2,640.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of halogenated corticosteroids to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogenated corticosteroids?
The HS code for halogenated corticosteroids is subheading 2937.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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