Halogenated phenol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.4 million of halogenated phenol in 2024 (103 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 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 | $3.4M | 103 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 153 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 92 t |
Where Egypt imports halogenated phenol from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (39%), Switzerland (32%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 39% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 32% |
| India | $536K | 16% |
| China | $336K | 10% |
| United States | $45K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2908
| 2908.99 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol… | 80% |
| 2908.19 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts: other than pentachlorophenol (ISO) | 20% |
| 2908.11 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts: pentachlorophenol (ISO) | 0.1% |
| 2908.92 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.60 per kg, 922% above the world average of $3.19. 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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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 2908: Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated phenol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported halogenated phenol worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated phenol to Egypt?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Switzerland (32%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogenated phenol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.60 per kg in 2024, 922% above the world average of $3.19 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 phenol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for halogenated phenol?
The HS code for halogenated phenol is heading 2908. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2908.99 (80% of the value) and 2908.19 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2908 page.
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