Bleached kraft linerboard imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached kraft linerboard by Egypt reached $11.5 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 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 | $11.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 15.2K t |
Where Egypt imports bleached kraft linerboard from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (45%), Finland (22%), Austria (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.2M | 45% |
| Finland | $2.6M | 23% |
| Austria | $688K | 6% |
| Spain | $680K | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $581K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $421K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $377K | 3.3% |
| France | $346K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $308K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $131K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft linerboard exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported bleached kraft linerboard worth $342 thousand (496 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $224K | 65% |
| Jordan | $82K | 24% |
| Dominican Republic | $20K | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $17K | 4.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.19): 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 4804.19: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft linerboard imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bleached kraft linerboard worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft linerboard to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Finland (22%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached kraft linerboard to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export bleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. Egypt exported $342 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the Dominican Republic. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for bleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.19. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
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