Industrial fatty alcohols imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial fatty alcohols by Egypt reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports industrial fatty alcohols from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (29%), India (16%), Indonesia (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 29% |
| India | $801K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $761K | 15% |
| Germany | $712K | 14% |
| Spain | $675K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 4.4% |
| Mali | $74K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $56K | 1.1% |
| France | $48K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial fatty alcohols exports from Egypt
Exports of industrial fatty alcohols by Egypt reached $269 thousand in 2024 (130 tonnes). Libya alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $269K | 100% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt industrial fatty alcohols imports (HS 3823.70): 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial fatty alcohols imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial fatty alcohols to Egypt?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (16%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial fatty alcohols to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export industrial fatty alcohols?
Yes. Egypt exported $269 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Bahrain and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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