Sulfonated hydrocarbon imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $14.3 million (944 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.4 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 | $14.3M | 944 t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 995 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports sulfonated hydrocarbon from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $10.7M | 75% |
| China | $992K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $945K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $466K | 3.3% |
| India | $303K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $199K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $186K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $89K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $79K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $63K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2904
| 2904.10 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated | 91% |
| 2904.99 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons n.e.c. in heading no. 2904, whether or not halogenated | 8.5% |
| 2904.35 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: salts of perfluorooctane sulphonic acid n.e.c in heading no. 2904, whether or not halogenated | 0.4% |
| 2904.20 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only nitro or only nitroso groups, whether or not halogenated | 0.3% |
| 2904.31 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, whether or not halogenated | 0.1% |
| 2904.32 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: ammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not halogenated | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.10 per kg, 887% above the world average of $1.53. 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.
Sulfonated hydrocarbon exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $8.6 million of sulfonated hydrocarbon in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (48%), Senegal (36%), Libya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2904: Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonated hydrocarbon imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 944 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonated hydrocarbon to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by China (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.10 per kg in 2024, 887% above the world average of $1.53 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 sulfonated hydrocarbon to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. The peak was 2023 at $26.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export sulfonated hydrocarbon?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Senegal and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon is heading 2904. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2904.10 (91% of the value) and 2904.99 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
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