Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $77.0 million (67.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $77.0M | 67.0K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 35.7K t |
| 2022 | $75.1M | 58.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.6M | 39.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 30.8K t |
Where Egypt imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Finland (14%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 24% |
| Finland | $10.6M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 10% |
| Austria | $7.1M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 7.4% |
| Slovenia | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| United States | $2.4M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (light weight) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $672 thousand of coated printing paper (light weight) in 2024 (532 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (28%), United Arab Emirates (20%), Algeria (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $185K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $133K | 20% |
| Algeria | $108K | 16% |
| Turkey | $63K | 9.3% |
| Sudan | $53K | 7.9% |
| Libya | $51K | 7.6% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $25K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $11K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $9K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $77.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 202 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Finland (14%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 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 (light weight) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $77.0 million in 2024, an increase of 283%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. Egypt exported $672 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $76.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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