Urea-formaldehyde resins exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $12.3 million of urea-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.4 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 | $12.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 8.4K t |
Where Egypt exports urea-formaldehyde resins to
Most of it went to Algeria (32%), Kenya (12%), Ghana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.9M | 32% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 12% |
| Ghana | $1.3M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 10% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 10% |
| Ethiopia | $533K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $361K | 2.9% |
| Peru | $329K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $305K | 2.5% |
| Cameroon | $246K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Urea-formaldehyde resins imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $7.0 million of urea-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (43%), Italy (28%), Turkey (26%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 43% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $136K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $28K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt urea-formaldehyde resins exports (HS 3909.10): 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 3909.10: Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of urea-formaldehyde resins exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported urea-formaldehyde resins worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 92 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy urea-formaldehyde resins from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Kenya (12%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average export price of urea-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of urea-formaldehyde resins from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $44.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import urea-formaldehyde resins?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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