Biopolymer imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of biopolymer by Egypt reached $13.4 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.1 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 | $13.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports biopolymer from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 65% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| India | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $420K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $230K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $212K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $205K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $199K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $179K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $163K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3913
| 3913.90 | Polymers, natural and modified natural: in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) | 76% |
| 3913.10 | Polymers, natural: alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary forms | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3913.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 44% below the world average of $9.40, 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.
Biopolymer exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.4 million of biopolymer in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 51% |
| South Africa | $405K | 12% |
| Philippines | $250K | 7.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $205K | 6% |
| India | $141K | 4.1% |
| Syria | $116K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $99K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $85K | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $67K | 2% |
| China | $60K | 1.8% |
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 3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of biopolymer imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported biopolymer worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply biopolymer to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Norway (9%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of biopolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $9.40 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 biopolymer to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export biopolymer?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, South Africa and the Philippines. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for biopolymer?
The HS code for biopolymer is heading 3913. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3913.90 (76% of the value) and 3913.10 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3913 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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