Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.4 million of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) in 2024 (613 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.4 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 | $11.4M | 613 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 525 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 516 t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 88% |
| Turkey | $357K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $268K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $152K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $120K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $60K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $52K | 0.5% |
| France | $40K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.53 per kg, 26% above the world average of $14.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $853 thousand (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (24%), United States (22%), Tunisia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $206K | 24% |
| United States | $186K | 22% |
| Tunisia | $136K | 16% |
| Germany | $43K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 4.9% |
| France | $40K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $27K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 613 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.53 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $14.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $853 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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