Black printing ink imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of black printing ink by Egypt reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.8 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 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 696 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 982 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 937 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 945 t |
Where Egypt imports black printing ink from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (16%), Germany (15%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $944K | 16% |
| Germany | $888K | 15% |
| France | $776K | 13% |
| China | $659K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $351K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $341K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $276K | 4.8% |
| United States | $266K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $241K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $233K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 45% below the world average of $8.74, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt black printing ink imports (HS 3215.11): 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 3215.11: Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of black printing ink imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported black printing ink worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply black printing ink to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($944 thousand), followed by Germany (15%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of black printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $8.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of black printing ink to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for black printing ink?
The HS code for black printing ink is subheading 3215.11. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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