Quaternary ammonium salt imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quaternary ammonium salt by Egypt reached $18.0 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $18.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports quaternary ammonium salt from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (18%), Brazil (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 35% |
| India | $3.2M | 18% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $765K | 4.3% |
| Argentina | $754K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $663K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $445K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $439K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $404K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $350K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2923
| 2923.90 | Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923 | 45% |
| 2923.20 | Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined | 36% |
| 2923.10 | Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined | 19% |
| 2923.40 | Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 71% above the world average of $2.06. 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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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: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium salt imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported quaternary ammonium salt worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium salt to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by India (18%) and Brazil (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium salt to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium salt?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium salt is heading 2923. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2923.90 (45% of the value) and 2923.20 (36%). 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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