Radioactive element imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.3 million of radioactive element in 2024 (16 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.3M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 7 t |
Where Egypt imports radioactive element from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Russia (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $973K | 18% |
| Russia | $824K | 16% |
| Germany | $734K | 14% |
| Turkey | $377K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $361K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $111K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 2% |
| Singapore | $74K | 1.4% |
| France | $63K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2844
| 2844.40 | Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures… | 36% |
| 2844.10 | Uranium: natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or… | 32% |
| 2844.30 | Uranium: depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 17% |
| 2844.20 | Uranium: enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2844.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $332.41 per kg, close to the world average of $282.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radioactive element exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported radioactive element worth $364 thousand (1 tonnes). Most of it went to India (34%), United States (24%), Libya (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $124K | 34% |
| United States | $88K | 24% |
| Libya | $42K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $42K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $27K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $5K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Common questions
What is the value of radioactive element imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported radioactive element worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply radioactive element to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Russia (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of radioactive element per kg?
The average declared import value was about $332.41 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $282.19 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 radioactive element to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export radioactive element?
Yes. Egypt exported $364 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radioactive element?
The HS code for radioactive element is heading 2844. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2844.40 (36% of the value) and 2844.10 (32%). 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 2844 page.
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