Rosin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rosin by Egypt reached $16.4 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 4.5K t |
Where Egypt imports rosin from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Netherlands (20%), Greece (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 20% |
| Greece | $2.9M | 18% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $890K | 5.4% |
| France | $777K | 4.7% |
| Finland | $237K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $226K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $182K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3806
| 3806.30 | Ester gums | 55% |
| 3806.90 | Rosin: spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806 | 38% |
| 3806.10 | Rosin and resin acids | 6.9% |
| 3806.20 | Rosin and resin: salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
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 3806: Rosin and resin acids and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums.
Common questions
What is the value of rosin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rosin worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply rosin to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Greece (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of rosin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.84 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 rosin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rosin?
The HS code for rosin is heading 3806. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3806.30 (55% of the value) and 3806.90 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3806 page.
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