Soda ash imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soda ash by Egypt reached $119.5 million in 2024 (518.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $171.7 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 | $119.5M | 518.1K t |
| 2023 | $152.7M | 489.1K t |
| 2022 | $171.7M | 537.9K t |
| 2021 | $90.9M | 520.4K t |
| 2020 | $80.8M | 404.1K t |
| 2019 | $89.7M | 432.7K t |
| 2018 | $58.5M | 306.8K t |
| 2017 | $51.5M | 267.9K t |
Where Egypt imports soda ash from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $66.9M | 56% |
| Bulgaria | $50.0M | 42% |
| Russia | $629K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $528K | 0.4% |
| France | $506K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $436K | 0.4% |
| China | $226K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $96K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.1% |
| India | $47K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soda ash exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported soda ash worth $393 thousand (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (33%), Brazil (29%), Angola (15%).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported soda ash worth $119.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($66.9 million), followed by Bulgaria (42%) and Russia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soda ash to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.5 million in 2017 to $119.5 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2022 at $171.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export soda ash?
Yes. Egypt exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Brazil and Angola. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $119.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. 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 2836 page.
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