Phthalate esters (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phthalate esters (other) by Egypt reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.3 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 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports phthalate esters (other) from
Most of the value came from India (35%), China (32%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 35% |
| China | $1.4M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $632K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $295K | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $214K | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $142K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $71K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.06.
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 2917.34: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: other esters of orthophthalic acids.
Common questions
What is the value of phthalate esters (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported phthalate esters (other) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply phthalate esters (other) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (32%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of phthalate esters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phthalate esters (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. The peak was 2023 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for phthalate esters (other)?
The HS code for phthalate esters (other) is subheading 2917.34. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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