Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $126.7 million of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) in 2024 (49.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $185.8 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 | $126.7M | 49.3K t |
| 2023 | $134.4M | 49.2K t |
| 2022 | $185.8M | 55.1K t |
| 2021 | $159.4M | 55.9K t |
| 2020 | $95.8M | 45.5K t |
| 2019 | $78.7M | 32.5K t |
| 2018 | $63.5M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $62.9M | 25.8K t |
Where Egypt imports titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.0M | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.0M | 16% |
| United States | $7.4M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $728K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $638K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, close to the world average of $2.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $397 thousand (129 tonnes). Most of it went to Tunisia (34%), Lebanon (15%), Syria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $134K | 34% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 15% |
| Syria | $60K | 15% |
| Belgium | $53K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $37K | 9.4% |
| Libya | $32K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 3.5% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 1.1% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.9% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports (HS 3206.11): 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 3206.11: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $126.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($84.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.9 million in 2017 to $126.7 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $185.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
Yes. Egypt exported $397 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Lebanon and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $126.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) is subheading 3206.11. 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 3206 page.
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