Sodium metasilicate exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sodium metasilicate by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 74 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.4 million.
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 | $2.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 5.8K t |
Where Egypt exports sodium metasilicate to
One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 61% |
| United States | $499K | 21% |
| Turkey | $122K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $83K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $16K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $12K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.59, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt sodium metasilicate exports (HS 2839.11): 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 2839.11: Silicates: sodium metasilicates.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium metasilicate exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported sodium metasilicate worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 74 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium metasilicate from Egypt?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium metasilicate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sodium metasilicate from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium metasilicate?
The HS code for sodium metasilicate is subheading 2839.11. 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 2839 page.
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