Oestrogens and progestogens imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.8 million of oestrogens and progestogens in 2024 (22 tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.3 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 | $2.8M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 20 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 24 t |
Where Egypt imports oestrogens and progestogens from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 86% |
| Italy | $279K | 10% |
| India | $106K | 3.8% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $125.36 per kg, 77% below the world average of $539.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt oestrogens and progestogens imports (HS 2937.23): 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 2937.23: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: oestrogens and progestogens.
Common questions
What is the value of oestrogens and progestogens imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported oestrogens and progestogens worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply oestrogens and progestogens to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (10%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of oestrogens and progestogens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $125.36 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $539.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oestrogens and progestogens to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2020 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oestrogens and progestogens?
The HS code for oestrogens and progestogens is subheading 2937.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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