Abrasive paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of abrasive paper by Egypt reached $5.2 million in 2024 (937 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 million.
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 | $5.2M | 937 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 687 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 707 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 816 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports abrasive paper from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 59% |
| Germany | $730K | 14% |
| France | $343K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $274K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $186K | 3.6% |
| Greece | $117K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $108K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $58K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $40K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 33% below the world average of $8.20, 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 abrasive paper imports (HS 6805.20): 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 6805.20: Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported abrasive paper worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 937 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive paper to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive paper?
The HS code for abrasive paper is subheading 6805.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6805 page.
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