Acrylic resin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $184.1 million of acrylic resin in 2024 (86.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $184.1M | 86.7K t |
| 2023 | $164.7M | 64.8K t |
| 2022 | $206.2M | 80.4K t |
| 2021 | $159.0M | 105.3K t |
| 2020 | $107.6M | 89.7K t |
| 2019 | $128.1M | 96.6K t |
| 2018 | $115.0M | 78.1K t |
| 2017 | $102.4M | 83.0K t |
Where Egypt imports acrylic resin from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (20%), Turkey (15%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $37.3M | 20% |
| Turkey | $27.2M | 15% |
| China | $21.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $13.0M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $13.0M | 7.1% |
| France | $12.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.8M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 97% |
| 3906.10 | Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, close to the world average of $2.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic resin exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $33.7 million of acrylic resin in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (11%), Algeria (11%), Uganda (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
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 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported acrylic resin worth $184.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.18 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 acrylic resin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.4 million in 2017 to $184.1 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $206.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export acrylic resin?
Yes. Egypt exported $33.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Algeria and Uganda. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $150.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (96% of the value) and 3906.10 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
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