Vitamin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported vitamin worth $62.6 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $62.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $68.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $58.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $47.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports vitamin from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (17%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 43% |
| India | $10.4M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| France | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2936
| 2936.29 | Vitamins: n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed | 22% |
| 2936.22 | Vitamins: vitamin B1 and its derivatives, unmixed | 18% |
| 2936.28 | Vitamins: vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed | 14% |
| 2936.90 | Vitamins: n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates | 10% |
| 2936.25 | Vitamins: vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed | 8.2% |
| 2936.21 | Vitamins: vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed | 8% |
| 2936.27 | Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed | 7.5% |
| 2936.26 | Vitamins: vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2936.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.21 per kg, 28% above the world average of $11.87. 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.
Vitamin exports from Egypt
Exports of vitamin by Egypt reached $569 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (36%), Ireland (22%), Burkina Faso (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $207K | 36% |
| Ireland | $124K | 22% |
| Burkina Faso | $63K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 9% |
| Dominican Republic | $31K | 5.5% |
| Niger | $30K | 5.2% |
| Cameroon | $25K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.1% |
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 2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vitamin worth $62.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by India (17%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.21 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $11.87 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 imports of vitamin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $62.6 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $68.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export vitamin?
Yes. Egypt exported $569 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Ireland and Burkina Faso. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $62.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin?
The HS code for vitamin is heading 2936. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2936.29 (22% of the value) and 2936.22 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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