Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.0 million of carbon paper and transfer paper in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.5 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 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 60% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $59K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.2% |
| India | $9K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
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 carbon paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon paper and transfer paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Korea (34%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon paper and transfer paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. 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 4809 page.
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