Lithium oxide and hydroxide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported lithium oxide and hydroxide worth $2.2 million (125 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 125 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 54 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 116 t |
| 2020 | $842K | 89 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $822K | 65 t |
Where Egypt imports lithium oxide and hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.2M | 56% |
| China | $446K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 14% |
| Chile | $156K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $24K | 1.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.31 per kg, close to the world average of $14.80.
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 lithium oxide and hydroxide imports (HS 2825.20): 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 2825.20: Lithium oxide and hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium oxide and hydroxide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lithium oxide and hydroxide worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium oxide and hydroxide to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.31 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $14.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium oxide and hydroxide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $822 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for lithium oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2825 page.
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