Processed magnesium sulfate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of processed magnesium sulfate by Egypt reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.3 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 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 51.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 27.0K t |
Where Egypt imports processed magnesium sulfate from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.2M | 83% |
| China | $194K | 7.2% |
| Czech Republic | $159K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $58K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.8% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 650% above the world average of $0.26. 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.
Processed magnesium sulfate exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported processed magnesium sulfate worth $2.4 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Morocco alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.1M | 86% |
| Spain | $65K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $53K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $44K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $23K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.9% |
| Algeria | $21K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $16K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt processed magnesium sulfate imports (HS 2833.21): 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 2833.21: Sulphates: of magnesium.
Common questions
What is the value of processed magnesium sulfate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported processed magnesium sulfate worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed magnesium sulfate to Egypt?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (7%) and the Czech Republic (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed magnesium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 650% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of processed magnesium sulfate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export processed magnesium sulfate?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Spain and Romania. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for processed magnesium sulfate?
The HS code for processed magnesium sulfate is subheading 2833.21. 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 2833 page.
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