Organo-inorganic compound imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of organo-inorganic compound by Egypt reached $13.1 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 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 | $13.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 6.7K t |
Where Egypt imports organo-inorganic compound from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 55% |
| India | $1.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $439K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $427K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $345K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $316K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $278K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $221K | 1.7% |
| United States | $173K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2931
| 2931.90 | Organo-inorganic compounds: other than tetramethyl lead, tetraethyl lead, tributyltin compounds, and other organo-phosphorus derivatives | 68% |
| 2931.34 | Organo-inorganic compounds: organo-phosphorus derivatives, sodium-3-(hydroxysilyl)propyl methylphosphonate | 31% |
| 2931.20 | Organo-inorganic compounds: tributyltin compounds | 0.3% |
| 2931.39 | Organo-inorganic compounds: other organo-phosphorus derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2931 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2931.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.82, 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.
Organo-inorganic compound exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $494 thousand of organo-inorganic compound in 2024 (46 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $288K | 58% |
| Kuwait | $89K | 18% |
| China | $59K | 12% |
| Algeria | $56K | 11% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2931: Other organo-inorganic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of organo-inorganic compound imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported organo-inorganic compound worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply organo-inorganic compound to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by India (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of organo-inorganic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.82 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 organo-inorganic compound to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export organo-inorganic compound?
Yes. Egypt exported $494 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for organo-inorganic compound?
The HS code for organo-inorganic compound is heading 2931. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2931.90 (68% of the value) and 2931.34 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2931 page.
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