Non-ionic surfactant imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $72.9 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72.9M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $64.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $48.8M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 14.9K t |
Where Egypt imports non-ionic surfactant from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.2M | 55% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 12% |
| India | $4.8M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $888K | 1.2% |
| United States | $824K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-ionic surfactant exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported non-ionic surfactant worth $3.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (34%), United States (19%), Libya (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 34% |
| United States | $662K | 19% |
| Libya | $578K | 16% |
| Philippines | $296K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $242K | 6.8% |
| Tunisia | $151K | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $93K | 2.6% |
| Algeria | $72K | 2% |
| Greece | $62K | 1.7% |
| Syria | $55K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported non-ionic surfactant worth $72.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by Germany (12%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $72.9 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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