Polycarboxylic acid imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polycarboxylic acid by Egypt reached $572.2 million in 2024 (529.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $572.2M | 529.4K t |
| 2023 | $528.2M | 541.0K t |
| 2022 | $599.4M | 536.4K t |
| 2021 | $404.0M | 479.7K t |
| 2020 | $245.2M | 433.7K t |
| 2019 | $301.0M | 355.8K t |
| 2018 | $180.1M | 168.5K t |
| 2017 | $63.9M | 58.8K t |
Where Egypt imports polycarboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $434.5M | 76% |
| Thailand | $44.5M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $20.3M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 2.3% |
| India | $9.0M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $5.9M | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.39 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3 | 42% |
| 2917.36 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts | 38% |
| 2917.32 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dioctyl orthophthalates | 7.6% |
| 2917.35 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride | 5% |
| 2917.33 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates | 3.4% |
| 2917.14 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride | 1.8% |
| 2917.12 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: adipic acid, its salts and esters | 1.2% |
| 2917.34 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: other esters of orthophthalic acids | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polycarboxylic acid exports from Egypt
Exports of polycarboxylic acid by Egypt reached $2.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 53% |
| China | $937K | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.4% |
| Libya | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polycarboxylic acid worth $572.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($434.5 million), followed by Thailand (8%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.11 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 polycarboxylic acid to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.9 million in 2017 to $572.2 million in 2024, an increase of 795%. The peak was 2022 at $599.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export polycarboxylic acid?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, China and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $570.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2917.39 (42% of the value) and 2917.36 (38%). 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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