Higher fatty alcohols imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported higher fatty alcohols worth $8.3 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 154% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 726 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 634 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 936 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 831 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 670 t |
Where Egypt imports higher fatty alcohols from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+593% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.4M | 77% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $266K | 3.2% |
| United States | $102K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 1.1% |
| China | $34K | 0.4% |
| India | $33K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $25K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt higher fatty alcohols imports (HS 2905.17): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2905.17: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of higher fatty alcohols imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported higher fatty alcohols worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries supply higher fatty alcohols to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Malaysia (15%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average import price of higher fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of higher fatty alcohols to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 596%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for higher fatty alcohols?
The HS code for higher fatty alcohols is subheading 2905.17. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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