Polyethylene glycol wax imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polyethylene glycol wax worth $7.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 148% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $7.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $602K | 240 t |
| 2020 | $798K | 240 t |
| 2019 | $984K | 331 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $667K | 321 t |
Where Egypt imports polyethylene glycol wax from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.4M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $992K | 13% |
| India | $411K | 5.2% |
| China | $262K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $224K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $169K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $81K | 1% |
| Turkey | $70K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $69K | 0.9% |
| United States | $56K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 104% above the world average of $1.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt polyethylene glycol wax imports (HS 3404.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3404.20: Waxes: artificial and prepared, of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol).
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene glycol wax imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyethylene glycol wax worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene glycol wax to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene glycol wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $1.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene glycol wax to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $667 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene glycol wax?
The HS code for polyethylene glycol wax is subheading 3404.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3404 page.
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