Maleic anhydride imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maleic anhydride by Egypt reached $10.0 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 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 | $10.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports maleic anhydride from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 87% |
| Hong Kong | $448K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $270K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $256K | 2.6% |
| India | $125K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $38K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
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 2917.14: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of maleic anhydride imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported maleic anhydride worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply maleic anhydride to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (4%) and Russia (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average import price of maleic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of maleic anhydride to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for maleic anhydride?
The HS code for maleic anhydride is subheading 2917.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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