Petroleum jelly imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.2 million of petroleum jelly in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports petroleum jelly from
India alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+596% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 51% |
| Germany | $599K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $491K | 9.4% |
| Hungary | $369K | 7% |
| South Korea | $258K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $220K | 4.2% |
| United States | $185K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $184K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $121K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.01. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt petroleum jelly imports (HS 2712.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported petroleum jelly worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum jelly to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum jelly to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Egypt
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.