Organic compound imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $34.5 million of organic compound in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $46.2 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 | $34.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 744 t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 780 t |
Where Egypt imports organic compound from
India alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.8M | 78% |
| China | $3.7M | 11% |
| United States | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $683K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $456K | 1.3% |
| France | $422K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $71K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $63K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.96 per kg, 51% above the world average of $12.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2942: Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of organic compound imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported organic compound worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic compound to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.96 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $12.54 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 organic compound to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2020 at $46.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for organic compound?
The HS code for organic compound is heading 2942. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2942.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2942 page.
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