Cellular plastic film imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported cellular plastic film worth $27.8 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 189% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $27.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt imports cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (46%), Russia (31%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.8M | 46% |
| Russia | $8.5M | 31% |
| China | $2.5M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $956K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $729K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $401K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $369K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $188K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $169K | 0.6% |
| France | $131K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 32% below the world average of $8.07, 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.
Cellular plastic film exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $22.3 million of cellular plastic film in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (45%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Vietnam (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $10.0M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 11% |
| Nigeria | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $959K | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $912K | 4.1% |
| Syria | $538K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $479K | 2.2% |
| Palestine | $423K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $412K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.19): 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 3921.19: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular plastic film imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cellular plastic film worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 189% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular plastic film to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Russia (31%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $8.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular plastic film to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cellular plastic film?
Yes. Egypt exported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular plastic film?
The HS code for cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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