Phthalic anhydride imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $28.8 million of phthalic anhydride in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.8M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 18.5K t |
Where Egypt imports phthalic anhydride from
Most of the value came from China (34%), South Korea (24%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 34% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 24% |
| India | $5.3M | 18% |
| Belarus | $2.0M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4% |
| Pakistan | $541K | 1.9% |
| Russia | $446K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $412K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $401K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 2917.35: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of phthalic anhydride imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported phthalic anhydride worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 108 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply phthalic anhydride to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of phthalic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phthalic anhydride to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for phthalic anhydride?
The HS code for phthalic anhydride is subheading 2917.35. 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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