Octanol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported octanol worth $10.2 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 142% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $10.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $626K | 512 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $809K | 443 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports octanol from
Most of the value came from Turkey (23%), France (16%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.4M | 23% |
| France | $1.6M | 16% |
| China | $1.6M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 15% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 15% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 10% |
| United States | $391K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $83K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.3% |
| India | $32K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt octanol imports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported octanol worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply octanol to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by France (16%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of octanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of octanol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 370%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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