Photography chemical imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.9 million of photography chemical in 2024 (961 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.0 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 | $5.9M | 961 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports photography chemical from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Germany (22%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 22% |
| Italy | $623K | 11% |
| Japan | $420K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $231K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $185K | 3.1% |
| India | $184K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $169K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $77K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3707
| 3707.90 | Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for… | 89% |
| 3707.10 | Photographic goods: sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, 77% below the world average of $27.04, 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.
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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 3707: Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of photography chemical imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported photography chemical worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 961 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply photography chemical to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of photography chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $27.04 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 photography chemical to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $26.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for photography chemical?
The HS code for photography chemical is heading 3707. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3707.90 (89% of the value) and 3707.10 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3707 page.
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