Potassium hydroxide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.6 million of potassium hydroxide in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 4.0K t |
Where Egypt imports potassium hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 57% |
| South Korea | $834K | 23% |
| Russia | $427K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $67K | 1.9% |
| France | $33K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $24K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.78. 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 potassium hydroxide imports (HS 2815.20): 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 2815.20: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Common questions
What is the value of potassium hydroxide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported potassium hydroxide worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium hydroxide to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and Russia (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium hydroxide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium hydroxide?
The HS code for potassium hydroxide is subheading 2815.20. 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 2815 page.
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