Leather finishing agent imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.4 million of leather finishing agent in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 888 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports leather finishing agent from
The largest suppliers were France (31%), Spain (23%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.0M | 31% |
| Spain | $785K | 23% |
| Germany | $576K | 17% |
| Italy | $488K | 14% |
| India | $275K | 8.1% |
| Israel | $95K | 2.8% |
| China | $53K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $29K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather finishing agent exports from Egypt
Exports of leather finishing agent by Egypt reached $342 thousand in 2024 (110 tonnes). Libya alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $199K | 58% |
| Algeria | $66K | 19% |
| Turkey | $60K | 18% |
| Sudan | $17K | 5% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt leather finishing agent imports (HS 3809.93): 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 3809.93: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the leather or like (excluding paper and textile) industries, (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of leather finishing agent imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported leather finishing agent worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather finishing agent to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Spain (23%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather finishing agent to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export leather finishing agent?
Yes. Egypt exported $342 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather finishing agent?
The HS code for leather finishing agent is subheading 3809.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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