Sulfate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $42.5 million of sulfate in 2024 (166.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $42.5M | 166.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 186.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.9M | 181.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 162.6K t |
| 2020 | $36.6M | 218.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 163.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 158.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 109.0K t |
Where Egypt imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were Spain (26%), China (22%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $11.1M | 26% |
| China | $9.5M | 22% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 15% |
| Ireland | $5.6M | 13% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.7% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 5% |
| Italy | $836K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $609K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $598K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $540K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate | 46% |
| 2833.29 | Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2 | 29% |
| 2833.25 | Sulphates: of copper | 8.6% |
| 2833.21 | Sulphates: of magnesium | 6.3% |
| 2833.24 | Sulphates: of nickel | 2.8% |
| 2833.27 | Sulphates: of barium | 2.5% |
| 2833.40 | Peroxosulphates (persulphates) | 2.2% |
| 2833.22 | Sulphates: of aluminium | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 46% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Sulfate exports from Egypt
Exports of sulfate by Egypt reached $2.9 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.1M | 73% |
| Spain | $292K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $97K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $74K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $53K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $44K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $35K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sulfate worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of sulfate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $47.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export sulfate?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Spain and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $39.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2833.11 (46% of the value) and 2833.29 (29%). 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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