Xylenes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $14.1 million of xylenes in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less 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 | $14.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 15.0K t |
Where Egypt imports xylenes from
The largest suppliers were India (29%), Taiwan (15%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 29% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $663K | 4.7% |
| Georgia | $399K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $242K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $183K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt xylenes imports (HS 2707.30): 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes).
Common questions
What is the value of xylenes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported xylenes worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply xylenes to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of xylenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of xylenes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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