Rubber chemical imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber chemical by Egypt reached $42.2 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.8 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 | $42.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $68.8M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $51.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 12.7K t |
Where Egypt imports rubber chemical from
Most of the value came from Turkey (35%), China (22%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.9M | 35% |
| China | $9.4M | 22% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 9.4% |
| India | $3.1M | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $853K | 2% |
Product types under HS 3812
| 3812.39 | Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers: for rubber or plastics, other than mixtures of oligomers of… | 74% |
| 3812.10 | Rubber accelerators: prepared | 17% |
| 3812.20 | Plasticisers, compound: for rubber or plastics | 7.7% |
| 3812.31 | Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers: for rubber or plastics, mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline… | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3812.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber chemical exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported rubber chemical worth $464 thousand (120 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (46%), Pakistan (14%), Libya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 46% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 14% |
| Libya | $62K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 11% |
| Brazil | $22K | 4.8% |
| Ghana | $20K | 4.3% |
| Tunisia | $18K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $9K | 2% |
| Algeria | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3812: Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.c. or included; anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers for rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber chemical imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber chemical worth $42.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber chemical to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.46 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 rubber chemical to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $42.2 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $68.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export rubber chemical?
Yes. Egypt exported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber chemical?
The HS code for rubber chemical is heading 3812. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3812.39 (74% of the value) and 3812.10 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3812 page.
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