Vitamin preparations (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin preparations (other) by Egypt reached $6.2 million in 2024 (407 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.2M | 407 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 545 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 318 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 161 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 214 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 146 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 199 t |
Where Egypt imports vitamin preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), China (18%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 33% |
| China | $1.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $846K | 14% |
| France | $577K | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $400K | 6.4% |
| United States | $259K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $168K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $139K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $125K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.35 per kg, close to the world average of $16.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin preparations (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of vitamin preparations (other) by Egypt reached $378 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $207K | 55% |
| Burkina Faso | $63K | 17% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 14% |
| Dominican Republic | $31K | 8.3% |
| Cameroon | $25K | 6.5% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt vitamin preparations (other) imports (HS 2936.90): 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 2936.90: Vitamins: n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin preparations (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vitamin preparations (other) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 407 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin preparations (other) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.35 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $16.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin preparations (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export vitamin preparations (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Burkina Faso and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin preparations (other)?
The HS code for vitamin preparations (other) is subheading 2936.90. 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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