Insulin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.1 million of insulin in 2024 (3 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $51.5 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 | $10.1M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $51.5M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 0 t |
Where Egypt imports insulin from
United States alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.6M | 65% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 16% |
| India | $1.6M | 16% |
| Poland | $227K | 2.2% |
| China | $28K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,984.74 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6,928.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt insulin imports (HS 2937.12): 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 2937.12: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: insulin and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported insulin worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Malaysia (16%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of insulin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,984.74 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6,928.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $51.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin?
The HS code for insulin is subheading 2937.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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