Hormone medicines (packaged) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hormone medicines (packaged) by Egypt reached $118.2 million in 2024 (385 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $162.1 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 | $118.2M | 385 t |
| 2023 | $162.1M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $154.3M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $142.1M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $115.1M | 314 t |
| 2019 | $124.4M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $103.1M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $85.6M | 230 t |
Where Egypt imports hormone medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (18%), United Kingdom (18%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $21.7M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $21.7M | 18% |
| France | $17.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 14% |
| Belgium | $11.7M | 9.9% |
| United States | $9.7M | 8.2% |
| China | $6.9M | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $5.0M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 3% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $307.23 per kg, close to the world average of $378.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hormone medicines (packaged) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $4.0 million of hormone medicines (packaged) in 2024 (25 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 59% |
| Uzbekistan | $710K | 18% |
| Nigeria | $503K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $319K | 8.1% |
| Kenya | $52K | 1.3% |
| Barbados | $20K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 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 3004.39: Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of hormone medicines (packaged) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hormone medicines (packaged) worth $118.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone medicines (packaged) to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $307.23 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $378.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hormone medicines (packaged) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.6 million in 2017 to $118.2 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $162.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export hormone medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $114.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for hormone medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.39. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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