Sorbitol formulation imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sorbitol formulation by Egypt reached $6.4 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.2 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 | $6.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $749K | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports sorbitol formulation from
Most of the value came from Turkey (40%), Thailand (24%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 40% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $483K | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $436K | 6.8% |
| China | $319K | 4.9% |
| United States | $271K | 4.2% |
| India | $213K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $192K | 3% |
| Germany | $185K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $99K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sorbitol formulation imports (HS 3824.60): 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 3824.60: Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44.
Common questions
What is the value of sorbitol formulation imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sorbitol formulation worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorbitol formulation to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Thailand (24%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorbitol formulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorbitol formulation to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $749 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 761%. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorbitol formulation?
The HS code for sorbitol formulation is subheading 3824.60. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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