Textile lubricant imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported textile lubricant worth $2.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 946 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 640 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 842 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 960 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 815 t |
Where Egypt imports textile lubricant from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Russia (19%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $590K | 21% |
| Russia | $546K | 19% |
| Spain | $361K | 13% |
| France | $278K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $139K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $131K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $106K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $105K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $103K | 3.7% |
| India | $73K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, close to the world average of $2.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt textile lubricant imports (HS 3403.11): 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 3403.11: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of textile lubricant imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile lubricant worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile lubricant to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($590 thousand), followed by Russia (19%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile lubricant to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile lubricant?
The HS code for textile lubricant is subheading 3403.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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