Pentaerythritol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pentaerythritol worth $9.0 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $9.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 540 t |
| 2020 | $519K | 469 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports pentaerythritol from
Sweden alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.1M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 13% |
| China | $771K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $237K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $183K | 2% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.4% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pentaerythritol imports (HS 2905.42): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2905.42: Alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol.
Common questions
What is the value of pentaerythritol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pentaerythritol worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 100 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pentaerythritol to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of pentaerythritol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pentaerythritol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pentaerythritol?
The HS code for pentaerythritol is subheading 2905.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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