Hormone imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hormone by Egypt reached $54.4 million in 2024 (80 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $81.5 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 | $54.4M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $44.3M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $81.5M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $56.3M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 35 t |
Where Egypt imports hormone from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), India (24%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.6M | 32% |
| India | $13.1M | 24% |
| China | $10.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $351K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $227K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2937
| 2937.19 | Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than somatotropin, (its… | 30% |
| 2937.12 | Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: insulin and its salts | 19% |
| 2937.29 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone… | 16% |
| 2937.22 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones | 14% |
| 2937.90 | Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis: derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including… | 7.8% |
| 2937.21 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone… | 7% |
| 2937.23 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: oestrogens and progestogens | 5.1% |
| 2937.50 | Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2937.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $677.13 per kg, 91% below the world average of $7,660.21, 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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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 2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones..
Common questions
What is the value of hormone imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hormone worth $54.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by India (24%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $677.13 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $7,660.21 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 hormone to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $54.4 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2020 at $81.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for hormone?
The HS code for hormone is heading 2937. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2937.19 (30% of the value) and 2937.12 (19%). 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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