Ultramarine pigments imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ultramarine pigments worth $2.1 million (450 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 450 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 518 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 405 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 5.2K t |
Where Egypt imports ultramarine pigments from
India alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 72% |
| Spain | $393K | 19% |
| Turkey | $107K | 5.1% |
| China | $39K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $21K | 1% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.5% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.65 per kg, 38% above the world average of $3.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ultramarine pigments imports (HS 3206.41): 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 3206.41: Colouring matter: ultramarine and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of ultramarine pigments imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ultramarine pigments worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 450 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply ultramarine pigments to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of ultramarine pigments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $3.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ultramarine pigments to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ultramarine pigments?
The HS code for ultramarine pigments is subheading 3206.41. 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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