Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Egypt reached $63.0 million in 2024 (34.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $89.1 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 | $63.0M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $89.1M | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 38.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.9M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $44.4M | 28.3K t |
Where Egypt imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.9M | 60% |
| India | $5.0M | 7.9% |
| Ireland | $4.0M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid | 35% |
| 2918.30 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and… | 16% |
| 2918.19 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their… | 12% |
| 2918.29 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their… | 7.8% |
| 2918.15 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of citric acid | 7.3% |
| 2918.16 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters | 6% |
| 2918.11 | Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters | 4.4% |
| 2918.99 | Acids: carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and… | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Oxygenated carboxylic acid exports from Egypt
Exports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Egypt reached $200 thousand in 2024 (67 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (39%), Oman (23%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $78K | 39% |
| Oman | $46K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 15% |
| United States | $12K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 4.3% |
| Israel | $4K | 2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $3K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 1.2% |
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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $63.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by India (8%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.38 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 oxygenated carboxylic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.4 million in 2017 to $63.0 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $89.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export oxygenated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Egypt exported $200 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Oman and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $62.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (35% of the value) and 2918.30 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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