Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $18.9 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.2 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 | $18.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 629 t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 505 t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 460 t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 422 t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 212 t |
Where Egypt exports vitamin medicines (packaged) to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (21%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Zambia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $3.9M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 13% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 9.4% |
| Georgia | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Moldova | $907K | 4.8% |
| Oman | $905K | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $822K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $760K | 4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.41 per kg, 59% below the world average of $20.30, 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.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $12.8 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (209 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Switzerland (26%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 28% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 26% |
| United States | $2.7M | 21% |
| Denmark | $827K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $781K | 6.1% |
| Austria | $753K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $361K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $190K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $129K | 1% |
| Belgium | $82K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt vitamin medicines (packaged) exports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy vitamin medicines (packaged) from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average export price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.41 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of vitamin medicines (packaged) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $37.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Egypt imported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Switzerland and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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