Methanol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported methanol worth $28.6 million (81.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 295% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.6M | 81.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 57.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 36.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 89.0K t |
Where Egypt imports methanol from
Most of the value came from Algeria (32%), Saudi Arabia (24%), Trinidad and Tobago (23%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $9.3M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 24% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $6.5M | 23% |
| Venezuela | $2.8M | 9.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.5M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $356K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $77K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $68K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.2% |
| France | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Methanol exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported methanol worth $252.9 million (739.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Turkey (30%), France (30%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
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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 2905.11: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of methanol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported methanol worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 295% on 2023.
Which countries supply methanol to Egypt?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and Trinidad and Tobago (23%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of methanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of methanol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export methanol?
Yes. Egypt exported $252.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, France and Italy. That compares with imports of $28.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for methanol?
The HS code for methanol is subheading 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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