Vitamin B12 (unmixed) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.7 million of vitamin b12 (unmixed) in 2024 (10 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.8 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 | $3.7M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 8 t |
Where Egypt imports vitamin b12 (unmixed) from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 63% |
| France | $611K | 17% |
| Spain | $452K | 12% |
| India | $227K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $12K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $362.43 per kg, 277% above the world average of $96.26. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt vitamin b12 (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.26): 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 2936.26: Vitamins: vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin b12 (unmixed) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vitamin b12 (unmixed) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin b12 (unmixed) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (17%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin b12 (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $362.43 per kg in 2024, 277% above the world average of $96.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin b12 (unmixed) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2020 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin b12 (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin b12 (unmixed) is subheading 2936.26. 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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