Vitamin C (unmixed) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin c (unmixed) by Egypt reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 722 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 858 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 521 t |
Where Egypt imports vitamin c (unmixed) from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 81% |
| India | $265K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $134K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $70K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 1.2% |
| France | $27K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 2936.27: Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin c (unmixed) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin c (unmixed) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (6%) and Switzerland (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin c (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin c (unmixed) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin c (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin c (unmixed) is subheading 2936.27. 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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