Inorganic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported inorganic acid worth $16.5 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.2 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 | $16.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 8.7K t |
Where Egypt imports inorganic acid from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (24%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 32% |
| India | $4.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $725K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $615K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $461K | 2.8% |
| United States | $394K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $393K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $300K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 87% |
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 5.3% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) | 3.9% |
| 2811.29 | Inorganic oxygen compounds: of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2 | 2.3% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids: other than hydrogen fluoride | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 68% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Inorganic acid exports from Egypt
Exports of inorganic acid by Egypt reached $10.7 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (36%), Israel (15%), Palestine (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.9M | 36% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 15% |
| Palestine | $1.6M | 15% |
| Jordan | $902K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $706K | 6.6% |
| India | $577K | 5.4% |
| Denmark | $305K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $233K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $188K | 1.8% |
| Libya | $124K | 1.2% |
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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported inorganic acid worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $0.99 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 inorganic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $25.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export inorganic acid?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Israel and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2811.22 (87% of the value) and 2811.21 (5%). 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 2811 page.
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