Natural resins exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $11.1 million of natural resins in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt exports natural resins to
Most of it went to France (46%), United States (20%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+967% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.1M | 46% |
| United States | $2.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $676K | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $453K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $357K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $174K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $168K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $145K | 1.3% |
| Colombia | $131K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 1301
| 1301.20 | Gum Arabic | 90% |
| 1301.90 | Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301 | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural resins imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported natural resins worth $5.0 million (882 tonnes). Most of the value came from France (45%), Somalia (16%), Indonesia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sudan grew fastest (+556% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 45% |
| Somalia | $782K | 16% |
| Indonesia | $733K | 15% |
| India | $382K | 7.7% |
| Greece | $308K | 6.2% |
| Sudan | $288K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $123K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 1.2% |
| China | $17K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams).
Common questions
What is the value of natural resins exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported natural resins worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural resins from Egypt?
France was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 967% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.26 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 exports of natural resins from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import natural resins?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Somalia and Indonesia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural resins?
The HS code for natural resins is heading 1301. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1301.20 (90% of the value) and 1301.90 (10%). 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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