Tetracycline antibiotics imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported tetracycline antibiotics worth $9.6 million (386 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 156% on 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 | $9.6M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 290 t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 242 t |
Where Egypt imports tetracycline antibiotics from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 74% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 14% |
| India | $679K | 7% |
| Macao | $484K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $50K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.99 per kg, 32% below the world average of $36.69, 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.
Tetracycline antibiotics exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported tetracycline antibiotics worth $327 thousand (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Macao accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Macao | $327K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tetracycline antibiotics imports (HS 2941.30): 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 2941.30: Antibiotics: tetracyclines and their derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of tetracycline antibiotics imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tetracycline antibiotics worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 154 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply tetracycline antibiotics to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Morocco (14%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of tetracycline antibiotics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.99 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $36.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tetracycline antibiotics to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export tetracycline antibiotics?
Yes. Egypt exported $327 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Macao. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tetracycline antibiotics?
The HS code for tetracycline antibiotics is subheading 2941.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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