Perfume imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of perfume by Egypt reached $36.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $62.1 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 | $36.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $53.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $62.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $57.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt imports perfume from
Most of the value came from France (36%), Italy (17%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $13.1M | 36% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 11% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $671K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.77 per kg, close to the world average of $31.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Perfume exports from Egypt
Exports of perfume by Egypt reached $2.6 million in 2024 (595 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 63% |
| Saudi Arabia | $422K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 8% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $33K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $31K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $29K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $28K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 1% |
| Uzbekistan | $19K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3303: Perfumes and toilet waters.
Common questions
What is the value of perfume imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported perfume worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply perfume to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Italy (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of perfume per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.77 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $31.99 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 perfume to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $62.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export perfume?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $33.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for perfume?
The HS code for perfume is heading 3303. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3303.00. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3303 page.
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