Packaged medicines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported packaged medicines worth $2.71 billion (20.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.71B | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.69B | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.57B | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.97B | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.61B | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.57B | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.32B | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.36B | 10.1K t |
Where Egypt imports packaged medicines from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (26%), United States (10%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $708.3M | 26% |
| United States | $275.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $260.0M | 9.6% |
| France | $196.4M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $190.7M | 7% |
| Sweden | $157.9M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $125.2M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $121.7M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $101.0M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $85.0M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 71% |
| 3004.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 12% |
| 3004.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail… | 4.4% |
| 3004.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for… | 3.6% |
| 3004.32 | Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or… | 2.9% |
| 3004.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 2.6% |
| 3004.43 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for… | 2.4% |
| 3004.50 | Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $131.38 per kg, 63% above the world average of $80.84. 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported packaged medicines worth $380.8 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (22%), Yemen (11%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $84.8M | 22% |
| Yemen | $43.6M | 12% |
| Iraq | $34.2M | 9% |
| Sudan | $31.8M | 8.3% |
| Libya | $19.2M | 5% |
| Kazakhstan | $12.1M | 3.2% |
| Zambia | $11.6M | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $11.6M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $10.1M | 2.7% |
| Jordan | $8.5M | 2.2% |
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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported packaged medicines worth $2.71 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($708.3 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $131.38 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $80.84 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 packaged medicines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.36 billion in 2017 to $2.71 billion in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Egypt exported $380.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.33 billion a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (71% of the value) and 3004.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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