Salicylic acid derivatives (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of salicylic acid derivatives (other) by Egypt reached $4.9 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 801 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 602 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 450 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 533 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 537 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 588 t |
Where Egypt imports salicylic acid derivatives (other) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (28%), India (23%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 28% |
| India | $1.1M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $650K | 13% |
| South Korea | $524K | 11% |
| China | $498K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $342K | 6.9% |
| Austria | $64K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $54K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $41K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 75% below the world average of $4.43, 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.
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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 2918.29: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2.
Common questions
What is the value of salicylic acid derivatives (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported salicylic acid derivatives (other) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply salicylic acid derivatives (other) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (23%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of salicylic acid derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of salicylic acid derivatives (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for salicylic acid derivatives (other)?
The HS code for salicylic acid derivatives (other) is subheading 2918.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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