Silicon dioxide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported silicon dioxide worth $14.4 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.1 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 | $14.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 8.4K t |
Where Egypt imports silicon dioxide from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), India (28%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 34% |
| India | $4.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $678K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $612K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $391K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $300K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $267K | 1.9% |
| France | $164K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silicon dioxide exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $6.0 million of silicon dioxide in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Japan alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.4M | 56% |
| Germany | $704K | 12% |
| India | $567K | 9.5% |
| Denmark | $305K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $233K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $188K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $101K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $97K | 1.6% |
| United States | $75K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $66K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt silicon dioxide imports (HS 2811.22): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2811.22: Silicon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon dioxide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported silicon dioxide worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicon dioxide to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (28%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicon dioxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silicon dioxide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export silicon dioxide?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Germany and India. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicon dioxide?
The HS code for silicon dioxide is subheading 2811.22. 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 2811 page.
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