Theophylline and aminophylline imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.3 million of theophylline and aminophylline in 2024 (81 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 113 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.3M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 103 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 98 t |
Where Egypt imports theophylline and aminophylline from
Most of the value came from France (39%), India (34%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 39% |
| India | $1.5M | 34% |
| Germany | $808K | 19% |
| Switzerland | $121K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $111K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $79K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.6% |
| China | $12K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.29 per kg, 60% above the world average of $33.25. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt theophylline and aminophylline imports (HS 2939.59): 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 2939.59: Alkaloids: theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than fenetylline.
Common questions
What is the value of theophylline and aminophylline imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported theophylline and aminophylline worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 113 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply theophylline and aminophylline to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (34%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of theophylline and aminophylline per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.29 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $33.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of theophylline and aminophylline to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for theophylline and aminophylline?
The HS code for theophylline and aminophylline is subheading 2939.59. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
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