Prepared pigments and colors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported prepared pigments and colors worth $17.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.6 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 | $17.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports prepared pigments and colors from
Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.3M | 53% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 8% |
| China | $956K | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $749K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $662K | 3.8% |
| India | $484K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $356K | 2% |
| South Korea | $266K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.12. 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.
Prepared pigments and colors exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $860 thousand of prepared pigments and colors in 2024 (116 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $809K | 94% |
| Slovakia | $22K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 1.8% |
| Yemen | $8K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $5K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt prepared pigments and colors imports (HS 3207.10): 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 3207.10: Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pigments and colors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported prepared pigments and colors worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pigments and colors to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pigments and colors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $5.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared pigments and colors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export prepared pigments and colors?
Yes. Egypt exported $860 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Slovakia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pigments and colors?
The HS code for prepared pigments and colors is subheading 3207.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
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