Halogenated hydrocarbon imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $206.6 million (598.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $277.0 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 | $206.6M | 598.9K t |
| 2023 | $190.9M | 521.5K t |
| 2022 | $277.0M | 456.8K t |
| 2021 | $214.0M | 341.4K t |
| 2020 | $147.6M | 437.9K t |
| 2019 | $131.9M | 275.6K t |
| 2018 | $96.6M | 184.8K t |
| 2017 | $58.4M | 157.6K t |
Where Egypt imports halogenated hydrocarbon from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), United States (23%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $59.2M | 29% |
| United States | $48.1M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34.8M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $34.3M | 17% |
| China | $18.0M | 8.7% |
| India | $8.7M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| France | $567K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $393K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $153K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2903
| 2903.15 | Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane) | 85% |
| 2903.39 | Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: other than ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane) | 6.6% |
| 2903.71 | Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens: chlorodifluoromethane | 5.6% |
| 2903.12 | Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride) | 1.1% |
| 2903.23 | Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) | 0.5% |
| 2903.76 | Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens: bromochlorodifluoromethane, bromotrifluoromethane, and… | 0.4% |
| 2903.99 | Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons: n.e.c. in item no. 2903.91, 2903.92, 2903.93 and 2903.94 | 0.4% |
| 2903.29 | Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: n.e.c. in item no. 2903.2 | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 72% below the world average of $1.20, 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.
Halogenated hydrocarbon exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $2.6 million (803 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (35%), Saudi Arabia (22%), Greece (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $917K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $585K | 22% |
| Greece | $493K | 19% |
| Sudan | $278K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $206K | 7.9% |
| Libya | $109K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $27K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated hydrocarbon imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $206.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 598.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated hydrocarbon to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($59.2 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogenated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $1.20 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 halogenated hydrocarbon to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.4 million in 2017 to $206.6 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2022 at $277.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export halogenated hydrocarbon?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $204.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon is heading 2903. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2903.15 (85% of the value) and 2903.39 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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