Hydrocarbon imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported hydrocarbon worth $367.6 million (613.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $367.6M | 613.6K t |
| 2023 | $234.1M | 428.4K t |
| 2022 | $172.6M | 178.4K t |
| 2021 | $149.7M | 166.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $101.4M | 120.8K t |
| 2017 | $94.7M | 124.5K t |
Where Egypt imports hydrocarbon from
United States alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $293.2M | 80% |
| Italy | $21.2M | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.8M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $18.3M | 5% |
| Greece | $7.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| China | $542K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $94K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.10 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated | 79% |
| 2901.22 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene) | 19% |
| 2901.29 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901 | 1.6% |
| 2901.21 | Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, ethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.75, 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.
Hydrocarbon exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported hydrocarbon worth $775 thousand (774 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $712K | 92% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $22K | 2.9% |
| Sudan | $4K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hydrocarbon worth $367.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 613.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($293.2 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.75 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 hydrocarbon to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.7 million in 2017 to $367.6 million in 2024, an increase of 288%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export hydrocarbon?
Yes. Egypt exported $775 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $366.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2901.10 (79% of the value) and 2901.22 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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