Oxometallic salt imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported oxometallic salt worth $2.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports oxometallic salt from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Germany (25%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $832K | 37% |
| Germany | $564K | 25% |
| Poland | $211K | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $137K | 6.1% |
| Russia | $107K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $100K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $95K | 4.3% |
| United States | $76K | 3.4% |
| India | $57K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $22K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2841
| 2841.90 | Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841 | 54% |
| 2841.61 | Salts: of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate | 18% |
| 2841.70 | Salts: molybdates | 15% |
| 2841.30 | Salts: sodium dichromate | 13% |
| 2841.50 | Salts: chromates, dichromates, peroxochromates: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841 | 0.4% |
| 2841.69 | Salts: of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate | 0% |
| 2841.80 | Salts: tungstates (wolframates) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2841.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 90% below the world average of $16.20, 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.
Oxometallic salt exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported oxometallic salt worth $1.1 million (841 tonnes). China alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 99% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.6% |
| Guinea | $3K | 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 2841: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids.
Common questions
What is the value of oxometallic salt imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported oxometallic salt worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxometallic salt to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($832 thousand), followed by Germany (25%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxometallic salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $16.20 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 oxometallic salt to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export oxometallic salt?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Poland and Guinea. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxometallic salt?
The HS code for oxometallic salt is heading 2841. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2841.90 (54% of the value) and 2841.61 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2841 page.
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