Sodium sulfate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium sulfate by Egypt reached $19.7 million in 2024 (144.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 165 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $19.7M | 144.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 154.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 152.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 105.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 148.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 106.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 72.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 59.5K t |
Where Egypt imports sodium sulfate from
Spain alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.9M | 50% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 19% |
| China | $3.5M | 18% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 11% |
| Austria | $198K | 1% |
| France | $198K | 1% |
| India | $43K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $14K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sulfate imports (HS 2833.11): 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 2833.11: Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sodium sulfate worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 165 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfate to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium sulfate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 288%. The peak was 2022 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfate?
The HS code for sodium sulfate is subheading 2833.11. 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 2833 page.
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