Pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) worth $4.1 million (11 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 248% more than in 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $4.1M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $808K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $704K | 9 t |
Where Egypt imports pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) from
Slovenia alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 56% |
| France | $1.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $753K | 19% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $357.24 per kg, 532% above the world average of $56.56. 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 pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.42): 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 3004.42: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 248% on 2023.
Which countries supply pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) to Egypt?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (25%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $357.24 per kg in 2024, 532% above the world average of $56.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704 thousand in 2020 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 479%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.42. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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