Zinc oxide imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $20.6 million of zinc oxide in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 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 | $20.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 6.3K t |
Where Egypt imports zinc oxide from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), Turkey (24%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.2M | 25% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 18% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 17% |
| China | $526K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $510K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $504K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $335K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $326K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $218K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc oxide exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported zinc oxide worth $4.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 74% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $43K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2817: Zinc; oxide and peroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc oxide imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported zinc oxide worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc oxide to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of zinc oxide to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $24.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export zinc oxide?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Belgium and Malaysia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc oxide?
The HS code for zinc oxide is heading 2817. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2817.00. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2817 page.
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