Heterocyclic nitrogen compound imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $222.1 million of heterocyclic nitrogen compound in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $222.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $206.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $270.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $206.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $193.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $205.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $164.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $137.0M | 10.2K t |
Where Egypt imports heterocyclic nitrogen compound from
The largest suppliers were India (34%), China (24%), Switzerland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $74.6M | 34% |
| China | $52.5M | 24% |
| Switzerland | $40.4M | 18% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 4% |
| Sweden | $8.5M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $6.9M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 2.5% |
| France | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| United States | $2.5M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2933
| 2933.99 | Heterocyclic compounds: n.e.c. in headings no. 2933 | 43% |
| 2933.59 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and… | 13% |
| 2933.39 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3 | 10% |
| 2933.29 | Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other… | 9.2% |
| 2933.79 | Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN) | 5.5% |
| 2933.69 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, others excluding melamine | 5.1% |
| 2933.61 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, melamine | 3.4% |
| 2933.49 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, other… | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2933.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.30 per kg, 48% below the world average of $21.59, 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.
Heterocyclic nitrogen compound exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $646 thousand (235 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $333K | 52% |
| Libya | $137K | 21% |
| Syria | $110K | 17% |
| Brazil | $55K | 8.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $11K | 1.7% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
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 2933: Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only.
Common questions
What is the value of heterocyclic nitrogen compound imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heterocyclic nitrogen compound worth $222.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply heterocyclic nitrogen compound to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($74.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Switzerland (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of heterocyclic nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.30 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $21.59 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 heterocyclic nitrogen compound to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.0 million in 2017 to $222.1 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $270.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export heterocyclic nitrogen compound?
Yes. Egypt exported $646 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $221.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heterocyclic nitrogen compound?
The HS code for heterocyclic nitrogen compound is heading 2933. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2933.99 (43% of the value) and 2933.59 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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