Toothpaste exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of toothpaste by Egypt reached $60.7 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $106.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $94.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $106.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $79.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $63.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $65.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $63.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 4.1K t |
Where Egypt exports toothpaste to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (20%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Kuwait (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.3M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.0M | 16% |
| Kuwait | $8.2M | 14% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $4.7M | 7.7% |
| Qatar | $4.1M | 6.8% |
| Bahrain | $3.1M | 5% |
| Sudan | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 100% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 0.3% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, 23% above the world average of $5.25. 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.
Toothpaste imports to Egypt
Imports of toothpaste by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (513 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), Ireland (18%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $717K | 30% |
| Ireland | $431K | 18% |
| Germany | $333K | 14% |
| China | $220K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $176K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $115K | 4.7% |
| Slovakia | $109K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $102K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 2.3% |
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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported toothpaste worth $60.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy toothpaste from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and Kuwait (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average export price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $5.25 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 exports of toothpaste from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $60.7 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2022 at $106.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import toothpaste?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Ireland and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $58.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (100% of the value) and 3306.90 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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