Potassium carbonate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported potassium carbonate worth $6.6 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $6.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt imports potassium carbonate from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (34%), China (33%), Russia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.2M | 34% |
| China | $2.2M | 33% |
| Russia | $884K | 14% |
| Ireland | $426K | 6.5% |
| France | $220K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $155K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $134K | 2% |
| Italy | $121K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 1.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $51K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt potassium carbonate imports (HS 2836.40): 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 2836.40: Carbonates: potassium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium carbonate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported potassium carbonate worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium carbonate to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (33%) and Russia (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium carbonate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium carbonate?
The HS code for potassium carbonate is subheading 2836.40. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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