Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) by Egypt reached $2.5 million in 2024 (176 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 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 | $2.5M | 176 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 222 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 212 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 148 t |
Where Egypt imports cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) from
The largest suppliers were Spain (28%), China (26%), Czech Republic (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.48 per kg, 22% below the world average of $18.57, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) imports (HS 4813.10): 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 4813.10: Paper, cigarette: in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($724 thousand), followed by China (26%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.48 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (booklets and tubes)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) is subheading 4813.10. 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 4813 page.
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