Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) by Egypt reached $6.0 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.9 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 | $6.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 5.1K t |
Where Egypt imports unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) from
United States alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.6M | 76% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $147K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $99K | 1.7% |
| China | $46K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $43K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2901.29: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) is subheading 2901.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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