Inorganic salt imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported inorganic salt worth $2.0 million (972 tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.3 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 | $2.0M | 972 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 4.6K t |
Where Egypt imports inorganic salt from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (19%), Spain (18%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $377K | 19% |
| Spain | $370K | 18% |
| China | $320K | 16% |
| Germany | $197K | 9.7% |
| India | $186K | 9.2% |
| United States | $181K | 9% |
| Belgium | $90K | 4.5% |
| France | $63K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $48K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2842
| 2842.10 | Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides | 75% |
| 2842.90 | Salts: of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically, excluding… | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2842.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.84, 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.
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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 2842: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic salt imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported inorganic salt worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 972 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic salt to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($377 thousand), followed by Spain (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.84 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 salt to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $12.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for inorganic salt?
The HS code for inorganic salt is heading 2842. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2842.10 (75% of the value) and 2842.90 (25%). 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 2842 page.
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