Palmitic and stearic acids imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported palmitic and stearic acids worth $10.0 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.6 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 | $10.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Egypt imports palmitic and stearic acids from
Most of the value came from India (23%), China (21%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 23% |
| China | $2.2M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $346K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $328K | 3.3% |
| France | $243K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $234K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $200K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
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 2915.70: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of palmitic and stearic acids imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported palmitic and stearic acids worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply palmitic and stearic acids to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of palmitic and stearic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of palmitic and stearic acids to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for palmitic and stearic acids?
The HS code for palmitic and stearic acids is subheading 2915.70. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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