Unsupported catalysts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $16.6 million of unsupported catalysts in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 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 | $16.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports unsupported catalysts from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (24%), China (21%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 24% |
| China | $3.6M | 22% |
| United States | $1.9M | 12% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $976K | 5.9% |
| Denmark | $735K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $690K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $479K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $293K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.80 per kg, 38% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Unsupported catalysts exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $406 thousand of unsupported catalysts in 2024 (164 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $254K | 63% |
| United States | $34K | 8.3% |
| India | $30K | 7.3% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 4.2% |
| Guatemala | $15K | 3.7% |
| Georgia | $14K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $12K | 3% |
| Kenya | $12K | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $6K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported unsupported catalysts worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (21%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.80 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export unsupported catalysts?
Yes. Egypt exported $406 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United States and India. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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