Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $19.3 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 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 | $19.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Egypt imports non-petroleum lubricant from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), Germany (17%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 17% |
| United States | $2.1M | 11% |
| France | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $725K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $601K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $475K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, close to the world average of $5.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-petroleum lubricant exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.7 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (450 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (23%), Netherlands (20%), China (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $394K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $343K | 21% |
| China | $239K | 14% |
| South Africa | $144K | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $94K | 5.6% |
| Brazil | $69K | 4.1% |
| Libya | $62K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $57K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $56K | 3.3% |
| United States | $32K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, the Netherlands and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. 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 3403 page.
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