Lactic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lactic acid by Egypt reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 157% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 383 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 922 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 675 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 768 t |
Where Egypt imports lactic acid from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 52% |
| Denmark | $378K | 14% |
| Spain | $360K | 13% |
| Belgium | $186K | 6.7% |
| France | $138K | 5% |
| India | $111K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $36K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
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 2918.11: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of lactic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lactic acid worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactic acid to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Denmark (14%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactic acid?
The HS code for lactic acid is subheading 2918.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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