Synthetic dye imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $135.7 million of synthetic dye in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $135.7M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $132.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $158.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $168.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2020 | $135.8M | 31.6K t |
| 2019 | $146.9M | 31.3K t |
| 2018 | $134.5M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $118.8M | 26.4K t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic dye from
Most of the value came from China (29%), India (25%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.9M | 29% |
| India | $34.4M | 25% |
| South Korea | $17.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $15.6M | 12% |
| Singapore | $4.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon | 24% |
| 3204.16 | Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereon | 22% |
| 3204.11 | Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon | 20% |
| 3204.19 | Dyes: n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19 | 11% |
| 3204.12 | Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon | 6.5% |
| 3204.15 | Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon | 6.2% |
| 3204.20 | Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents | 5.4% |
| 3204.14 | Dyes: direct dyes and preparations based thereon | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic dye exports from Egypt
Exports of synthetic dye by Egypt reached $1.9 million in 2024 (582 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (23%), Turkey (15%), Tanzania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $422K | 23% |
| Turkey | $284K | 15% |
| Tanzania | $123K | 6.6% |
| Syria | $113K | 6.1% |
| China | $106K | 5.7% |
| Yemen | $100K | 5.4% |
| Israel | $85K | 4.6% |
| Libya | $79K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 4% |
| Uganda | $71K | 3.8% |
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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic dye worth $135.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($38.9 million), followed by India (25%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.25 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 synthetic dye to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.8 million in 2017 to $135.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $168.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export synthetic dye?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Turkey and Tanzania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $133.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (24% of the value) and 3204.16 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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