Medicament imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medicament by Egypt reached $120.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $120.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $104.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $91.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $66.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $49.9M | 992 t |
| 2017 | $54.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports medicament from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (36%), China (12%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $43.2M | 36% |
| China | $14.9M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $8.4M | 6.9% |
| India | $7.4M | 6.1% |
| Ireland | $7.4M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 5.8% |
| France | $6.4M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail… | 47% |
| 3003.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged… | 39% |
| 3003.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in… | 9.6% |
| 3003.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 3.8% |
| 3003.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail… | 1.2% |
| 3003.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale | 0.2% |
| 3003.41 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for… | 0% |
| 3003.60 | Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.29 per kg, close to the world average of $72.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medicament exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported medicament worth $8.3 million (14 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (26%), Sudan (19%), Tunisia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 26% |
| Sudan | $1.5M | 19% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 17% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 14% |
| Iraq | $878K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $373K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $197K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $168K | 2% |
| Jordan | $150K | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $89K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medicament worth $120.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($43.2 million), followed by China (12%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.29 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $72.93 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of medicament to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.2 million in 2017 to $120.8 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export medicament?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Sudan and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $112.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (47% of the value) and 3003.10 (39%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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