Ketone imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ketone worth $17.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $17.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Egypt imports ketone from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (16%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+881% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 46% |
| India | $2.7M | 16% |
| France | $1.9M | 11% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $920K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $322K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $318K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $252K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $113K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2914
| 2914.12 | Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) | 24% |
| 2914.50 | Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function | 14% |
| 2914.22 | Ketones: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones | 12% |
| 2914.29 | Ketones: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, other than cyclohexanone, methylcyclohexanones, ionones, and… | 12% |
| 2914.79 | Ketones and quinones: halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than chlordecone (ISO) | 8.9% |
| 2914.19 | Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2914.1 | 8.1% |
| 2914.69 | Quinones: other than anthraquinone and coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone (INN)) | 7.1% |
| 2914.62 | Quinones: coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone (INN)) | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2914.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 42% above the world average of $2.22. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2914: Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ketone imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ketone worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply ketone to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by India (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 881% on the year.
What is the average import price of ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $2.22 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 ketone to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ketone?
The HS code for ketone is heading 2914. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2914.12 (24% of the value) and 2914.50 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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