Ink imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $69.0 million of ink in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $69.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $76.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $77.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $53.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $39.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 6.3K t |
Where Egypt imports ink from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (41%), China (17%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $28.4M | 41% |
| China | $11.4M | 17% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 4.9% |
| India | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid | 79% |
| 3215.90 | Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid | 12% |
| 3215.11 | Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.63 per kg, close to the world average of $13.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ink exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.8 million of ink in 2024 (327 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (31%), Kenya (14%), Jordan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $870K | 31% |
| Kenya | $400K | 14% |
| Jordan | $227K | 8.1% |
| Syria | $213K | 7.6% |
| Morocco | $193K | 6.9% |
| Libya | $184K | 6.5% |
| Algeria | $161K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $150K | 5.3% |
| Uganda | $143K | 5.1% |
| Ghana | $86K | 3.1% |
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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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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ink worth $69.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $13.13 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 ink to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.7 million in 2017 to $69.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $77.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export ink?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $66.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (79% of the value) and 3215.90 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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