Cellulose derivatives (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $17.5 million of cellulose derivatives (other) in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $17.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports cellulose derivatives (other) from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (24%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 42% |
| India | $4.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 12% |
| United States | $2.2M | 12% |
| Ireland | $469K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $194K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $131K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $127K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $112K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, close to the world average of $5.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt cellulose derivatives (other) imports (HS 3912.90): 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 3912.90: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose derivatives (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cellulose derivatives (other) worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose derivatives (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $5.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose derivatives (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose derivatives (other)?
The HS code for cellulose derivatives (other) is subheading 3912.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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