Phosphoric acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $15.1 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $15.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 6.2K t |
Where Egypt imports phosphoric acid from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (45%), China (29%), Morocco (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $6.9M | 45% |
| China | $4.4M | 29% |
| Morocco | $2.0M | 13% |
| Turkey | $685K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $634K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $210K | 1.4% |
| India | $141K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $24K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2809
| 2809.20 | Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids | 100% |
| 2809.10 | Diphosphorus pentoxide | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphoric acid exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $8.5 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (49%), Cyprus (49%), Saudi Arabia (1%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $4.2M | 49% |
| Cyprus | $4.2M | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $25K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.2% |
| Libya | $1K | 0% |
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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported phosphoric acid worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphoric acid to Egypt?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (29%) and Morocco (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.94 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 phosphoric acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $17.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export phosphoric acid?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2809.20 (100% of the value) and 2809.10 (0%). 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 2809 page.
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