Phosphate rock exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphate rock by Egypt reached $445.6 million in 2024 (3.92 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 90 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $445.6M | 3.92M t |
| 2023 | $550.2M | 4.17M t |
| 2022 | $407.0M | 2.77M t |
| 2021 | $263.9M | 2.63M t |
| 2020 | $253.3M | 3.63M t |
| 2019 | $190.1M | 2.57M t |
| 2018 | $169.2M | 2.33M t |
| 2017 | $210.3M | 3.14M t |
Where Egypt exports phosphate rock to
The largest buyer markets were India (46%), China (13%), Indonesia (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $205.4M | 46% |
| China | $59.0M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $31.5M | 7.1% |
| Lebanon | $27.6M | 6.2% |
| Bulgaria | $20.0M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $19.1M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $10.5M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $9.5M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $8.0M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $6.7M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2510
| 2510.10 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground | 52% |
| 2510.20 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate rock imports to Egypt
Imports of phosphate rock by Egypt reached $271 thousand in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $166K | 61% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 31% |
| China | $15K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $7K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2510: Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate rock exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported phosphate rock worth $445.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.92 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 90 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate rock from Egypt?
India was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($205.4 million), followed by China (13%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 983% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate rock per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.14 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 exports of phosphate rock from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $210.3 million in 2017 to $445.6 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $550.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import phosphate rock?
Yes. Egypt imported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, the Netherlands and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $445.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate rock?
The HS code for phosphate rock is heading 2510. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2510.10 (52% of the value) and 2510.20 (48%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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