Writing and drawing ink imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of writing and drawing ink by Egypt reached $8.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 943 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 718 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 877 t |
Where Egypt imports writing and drawing ink from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 58% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $689K | 8.1% |
| India | $520K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $480K | 5.6% |
| France | $196K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $148K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $95K | 1.1% |
| United States | $84K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, 80% below the world average of $34.72, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt writing and drawing ink imports (HS 3215.90): 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 3215.90: Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of writing and drawing ink imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported writing and drawing ink worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply writing and drawing ink to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of writing and drawing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $34.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of writing and drawing ink to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for writing and drawing ink?
The HS code for writing and drawing ink is subheading 3215.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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