Medical lubricant and coupling gels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported medical lubricant and coupling gels worth $3.0 million (146 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.7 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 | $3.0M | 146 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $724K | 58 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 105 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $645K | 47 t |
Where Egypt imports medical lubricant and coupling gels from
Most of the value came from China (34%), India (18%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 34% |
| India | $538K | 18% |
| United States | $461K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $172K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $148K | 4.9% |
| France | $142K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $124K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $118K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $92K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $62K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.57 per kg, 82% above the world average of $11.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt medical lubricant and coupling gels imports (HS 3006.70): 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 3006.70: Pharmaceutical goods: Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical lubricant and coupling gels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medical lubricant and coupling gels worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical lubricant and coupling gels to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (18%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical lubricant and coupling gels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.57 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $11.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical lubricant and coupling gels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $645 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical lubricant and coupling gels?
The HS code for medical lubricant and coupling gels is subheading 3006.70. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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