Nitrated and halogenated phenols imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.7 million of nitrated and halogenated phenols in 2024 (27 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.5 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 | $2.7M | 27 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 122 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 59 t |
Where Egypt imports nitrated and halogenated phenols from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (48%), Switzerland (40%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 48% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 40% |
| China | $170K | 6.3% |
| India | $97K | 3.6% |
| United States | $42K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.59 per kg, 951% above the world average of $9.38. 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.
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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 2908.99: Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrated and halogenated phenols imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nitrated and halogenated phenols worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 136 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrated and halogenated phenols to Egypt?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Switzerland (40%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrated and halogenated phenols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.59 per kg in 2024, 951% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrated and halogenated phenols to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrated and halogenated phenols?
The HS code for nitrated and halogenated phenols is subheading 2908.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2908 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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