Prepared explosive exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $15.4 million of prepared explosive in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 307% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.6M | 41.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3K | 0 t |
Where Egypt exports prepared explosive to
The largest buyer markets were Peru (32%), Greece (28%), Kenya (24%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $5.0M | 32% |
| Greece | $4.2M | 28% |
| Kenya | $3.7M | 24% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 16% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $105K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 79% below the world average of $3.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared explosive imports to Egypt
Imports of prepared explosive by Egypt reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Most of the value came from Spain (29%), Netherlands (21%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 18% |
| United States | $1.1M | 14% |
| India | $941K | 12% |
| Singapore | $538K | 6.7% |
| Portugal | $58K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported prepared explosive worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared explosive from Egypt?
Peru was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Greece (28%) and Kenya (24%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $3.66 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 exports of prepared explosive from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3 thousand in 2018 to $15.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $33.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import prepared explosive?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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