Inorganic tanning substances imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported inorganic tanning substances worth $6.0 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 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 | $6.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt imports inorganic tanning substances from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), France (28%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 32% |
| France | $1.7M | 28% |
| Italy | $876K | 15% |
| Spain | $651K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $525K | 8.8% |
| India | $171K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $28K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.47.
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 3202.90: Tanning substances: inorganic tanning substances: tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances: enzymatic preparations for pre- tanning.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic tanning substances imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported inorganic tanning substances worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic tanning substances to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (28%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic tanning substances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic tanning substances to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic tanning substances?
The HS code for inorganic tanning substances is subheading 3202.90. 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 3202 page.
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