Melamine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported melamine worth $7.5 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.3 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 | $7.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 4.2K t |
Where Egypt imports melamine from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 92% |
| Russia | $209K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $180K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $158K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 0.5% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Melamine exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported melamine worth $442 thousand (234 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $333K | 75% |
| Syria | $110K | 25% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt melamine imports (HS 2933.61): 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 2933.61: Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, melamine.
Common questions
What is the value of melamine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported melamine worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply melamine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Russia (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of melamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of melamine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export melamine?
Yes. Egypt exported $442 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for melamine?
The HS code for melamine is subheading 2933.61. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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