Pure sorbitol imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pure sorbitol worth $5.2 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 74% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $5.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Egypt imports pure sorbitol from
Most of the value came from India (42%), France (28%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 42% |
| France | $1.4M | 28% |
| China | $697K | 13% |
| Turkey | $649K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 1.4% |
| United States | $70K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sorbitol exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported pure sorbitol worth $281 thousand (327 tonnes). Most of it went to India (28%), Bulgaria (23%), Morocco (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $79K | 28% |
| Bulgaria | $65K | 23% |
| Morocco | $51K | 18% |
| Portugal | $45K | 16% |
| Romania | $20K | 7.1% |
| Tunisia | $15K | 5.3% |
| Libya | $5K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pure sorbitol imports (HS 2905.44): 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 2905.44: Alcohols: polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol).
Common questions
What is the value of pure sorbitol imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pure sorbitol worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sorbitol to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (28%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sorbitol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sorbitol to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pure sorbitol?
Yes. Egypt exported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Bulgaria and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sorbitol?
The HS code for pure sorbitol is subheading 2905.44. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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