Salt exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of salt by Egypt reached $150.2 million in 2024 (2.96 million tonnes). It ranks 10th of 180 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150.2M | 2.96M t |
| 2023 | $139.9M | 3.04M t |
| 2022 | $120.6M | 2.68M t |
| 2021 | $87.8M | 2.34M t |
| 2020 | $82.0M | 2.91M t |
| 2019 | $148.8M | 4.47M t |
| 2018 | $100.1M | 2.98M t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 1.66M t |
Where Egypt exports salt to
Most of it went to Ukraine (29%), United States (16%), Poland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $44.0M | 29% |
| United States | $24.7M | 17% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 8% |
| Serbia | $5.7M | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | $5.0M | 3.4% |
| Greece | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Finland | $3.4M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Slovenia | $2.9M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.9 million of salt in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (24%), Ireland (24%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+950% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $471K | 25% |
| Ireland | $461K | 24% |
| China | $228K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $179K | 9.3% |
| Germany | $152K | 7.9% |
| Poland | $108K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $108K | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $53K | 2.7% |
| United States | $23K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported salt worth $150.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.96 million tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 180 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Egypt?
Ukraine was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($44.0 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.06 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 exports of salt from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $150.2 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import salt?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Ireland and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $148.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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