Phosphates (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phosphates (other) by Egypt reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 826 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $691K | 480 t |
| 2020 | $664K | 501 t |
| 2019 | $647K | 561 t |
| 2018 | $566K | 412 t |
| 2017 | $570K | 666 t |
Where Egypt imports phosphates (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 67% |
| Czech Republic | $988K | 19% |
| Thailand | $252K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $115K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $97K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.4% |
| France | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 100% above the world average of $1.55. 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 phosphates (other) imports (HS 2835.29): 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 2835.29: Phosphates: (other than of mono- or disodium, other than of potassium or of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) and excluding other phosphates of calcium), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphates (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported phosphates (other) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphates (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the Czech Republic (18%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphates (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $570 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 838%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphates (other)?
The HS code for phosphates (other) is subheading 2835.29. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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