Styrene imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported styrene worth $51.5 million (40.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $51.5M | 40.4K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 52.5K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 32.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 18.1K t |
Where Egypt imports styrene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $28.6M | 56% |
| United States | $8.4M | 16% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $943K | 1.8% |
| Russia | $669K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $230K | 0.5% |
| India | $229K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $177K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
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 styrene imports (HS 2902.50): 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 2902.50: Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported styrene worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2023 at $60.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene?
The HS code for styrene is subheading 2902.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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