Nucleic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $68.5 million of nucleic acid in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $68.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $85.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $59.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $61.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $38.7M | 925 t |
| 2017 | $36.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports nucleic acid from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), China (28%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $21.8M | 32% |
| China | $19.4M | 28% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 8.2% |
| France | $4.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 4% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 2934
| 2934.99 | Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934 | 72% |
| 2934.10 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused thiazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure | 14% |
| 2934.91 | Other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in 2934.1, 2934.2 and 2934.3 | 12% |
| 2934.20 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a benzothiazole ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused | 2.4% |
| 2934.30 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a phenothiazine ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2934.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.09 per kg, 45% below the world average of $65.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of nucleic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nucleic acid worth $68.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply nucleic acid to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by China (28%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of nucleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.09 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $65.13 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 imports of nucleic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.8 million in 2017 to $68.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $85.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nucleic acid?
The HS code for nucleic acid is heading 2934. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2934.99 (72% of the value) and 2934.10 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2934 page.
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