Lactones imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $16.9 million of lactones in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.8 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 | $16.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt imports lactones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 58% |
| India | $3.0M | 18% |
| France | $3.0M | 18% |
| Italy | $308K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $275K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $158K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $131K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $92K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 84% below the world average of $12.82, 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 lactones imports (HS 2932.20): 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 2932.20: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, lactones.
Common questions
What is the value of lactones imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lactones worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactones to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (18%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $12.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactones to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactones?
The HS code for lactones is subheading 2932.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
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