Sulfonic acids and derivatives exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $4.4 million of sulfonic acids and derivatives in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $118K | 90 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $7K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $85K | 55 t |
Where Egypt exports sulfonic acids and derivatives to
One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfonic acids and derivatives imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $12.9 million (864 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Russia alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $10.7M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $712K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $465K | 3.6% |
| India | $240K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $197K | 1.5% |
| China | $188K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $164K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $63K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sulfonic acids and derivatives exports (HS 2904.10): 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 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonic acids and derivatives exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 85 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfonic acids and derivatives from Egypt?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Libya (17%) and Cyprus (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulfonic acids and derivatives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sulfonic acids and derivatives from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import sulfonic acids and derivatives?
Yes. Egypt imported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, the Netherlands and Spain. That compares with exports of $4.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives is subheading 2904.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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