Hydrochloric acid exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hydrochloric acid by Egypt reached $3.4 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $596K | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $613K | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $152K | 857 t |
| 2017 | $351K | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt exports hydrochloric acid to
Most of it went to Syria (27%), Greece (9%), Morocco (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydrochloric acid imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $249 thousand of hydrochloric acid in 2024 (222 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), Belgium (27%), Austria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+970% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $123K | 50% |
| Belgium | $67K | 27% |
| Austria | $37K | 15% |
| Spain | $9K | 3.5% |
| France | $8K | 3.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2806: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrochloric acid exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hydrochloric acid worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydrochloric acid from Egypt?
Syria was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($918 thousand), followed by Greece (9%) and Morocco (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydrochloric acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.22 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 exports of hydrochloric acid from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $350 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 883%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import hydrochloric acid?
Yes. Egypt imported $249 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Belgium and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrochloric acid?
The HS code for hydrochloric acid is heading 2806. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2806.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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