Natural gums and resins imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.3 million of natural gums and resins in 2024 (406 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.2 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 | $2.3M | 406 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 828 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 878 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 886 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 886 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 887 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 684 t |
Where Egypt imports natural gums and resins from
The largest suppliers were Somalia (34%), Indonesia (32%), India (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $782K | 34% |
| Indonesia | $733K | 32% |
| India | $381K | 17% |
| Greece | $308K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 2.5% |
| France | $20K | 0.9% |
| China | $17K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, 61% above the world average of $3.55. 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.
Natural gums and resins exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.1 million of natural gums and resins in 2024 (214 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (20%), Guatemala (13%), Colombia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $221K | 20% |
| Guatemala | $145K | 13% |
| Colombia | $131K | 12% |
| Germany | $128K | 11% |
| Greece | $123K | 11% |
| India | $76K | 6.7% |
| Algeria | $67K | 5.9% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 4% |
| United States | $44K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $36K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt natural gums and resins imports (HS 1301.90): 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gums and resins imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported natural gums and resins worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 406 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gums and resins to Egypt?
Somalia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($782 thousand), followed by Indonesia (32%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $3.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural gums and resins to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export natural gums and resins?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Guatemala and Colombia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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