Insecticide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insecticide by Egypt reached $74.4 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more 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 | $74.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $67.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $58.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $68.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $59.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $63.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $40.9M | 5.8K t |
Where Egypt imports insecticide from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Turkey (12%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.8M | 49% |
| Turkey | $8.7M | 12% |
| India | $7.6M | 10% |
| United States | $5.1M | 6.9% |
| France | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.42 per kg, 31% below the world average of $9.25, 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.
Insecticide exports from Egypt
Exports of insecticide by Egypt reached $9.3 million in 2024 (242 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (19%), Jordan (19%), Ethiopia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt insecticide imports (HS 3808.91): 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 3808.91: Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of insecticide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported insecticide worth $74.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply insecticide to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($36.8 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.42 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insecticide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.9 million in 2017 to $74.4 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export insecticide?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and Ethiopia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $65.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for insecticide?
The HS code for insecticide is subheading 3808.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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