Quaternary ammonium compounds imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $8.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.9 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 | $8.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 815 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 661 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 530 t |
Where Egypt imports quaternary ammonium compounds from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 57% |
| India | $717K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $632K | 7.8% |
| Sweden | $404K | 5% |
| Spain | $373K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $228K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $221K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $196K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $191K | 2.3% |
| Finland | $165K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 38% above the world average of $2.59. 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 quaternary ammonium compounds imports (HS 2923.90): 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 2923.90: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium compounds imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium compounds to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $2.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium compounds to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 410%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds is subheading 2923.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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