Coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $26.9 million of coated printing paper (heavyweight) in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.0 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 | $26.9M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 38.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.0M | 56.1K t |
| 2021 | $51.0M | 69.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 64.8K t |
| 2019 | $42.4M | 59.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.5M | 42.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 31.3K t |
Where Egypt imports coated printing paper (heavyweight) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 53% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 23% |
| Finland | $2.9M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $652K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $411K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $370K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $275K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $230K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $199K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Coated printing paper (heavyweight) exports from Egypt
Exports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) by Egypt reached $4.5 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 92% |
| Algeria | $149K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $124K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $69K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports (HS 4810.29): 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 4810.29: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (heavyweight) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Finland (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (heavyweight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $62.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight) is subheading 4810.29. 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 4810 page.
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