Lactams (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $12.2 million of lactams (other) in 2024 (806 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $12.2M | 806 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 238 t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 511 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 718 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 834 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 273 t |
Where Egypt imports lactams (other) from
Most of the value came from India (46%), China (36%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.6M | 46% |
| China | $4.4M | 36% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 15% |
| Malta | $180K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $128K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $37K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.19 per kg, 81% below the world average of $81.58, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt lactams (other) imports (HS 2933.79): 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 2933.79: Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN).
Common questions
What is the value of lactams (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lactams (other) worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 806 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactams (other) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (36%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactams (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.19 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $81.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactams (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactams (other)?
The HS code for lactams (other) is subheading 2933.79. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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