Sulfonamide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sulfonamide worth $89.0 million (779 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $89.0M | 779 t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $49.4M | 368 t |
| 2021 | $37.9M | 420 t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 311 t |
| 2019 | $36.2M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 264 t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 242 t |
Where Egypt imports sulfonamide from
Most of the value came from Belgium (32%), Ireland (30%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $28.5M | 32% |
| Ireland | $26.5M | 30% |
| France | $14.0M | 16% |
| India | $10.5M | 12% |
| Singapore | $4.7M | 5.3% |
| China | $3.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $605K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $573K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $229K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $107K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2935
| 2935.90 | Sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935 | 91% |
| 2935.10 | Sulphonamides: N-methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide | 7.9% |
| 2935.30 | Sulphonamides: N-ethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl) perfluorooctane sulphonamide | 0.8% |
| 2935.50 | Sulphonamides: other perfluorooctane sulphonamides | 0.3% |
| 2935.20 | Sulphonamides: N-ethylperfluorooctane sulphonamide | 0.3% |
| 2935.40 | Sulphonamides: N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2935.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.29 per kg, close to the world average of $118.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2935: Sulphonamides.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonamide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sulfonamide worth $89.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 779 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonamide to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by Ireland (30%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonamide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $118.12 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 sulfonamide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $89.0 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for sulfonamide?
The HS code for sulfonamide is heading 2935. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2935.90 (91% of the value) and 2935.10 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2935 page.
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