Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $24.0 million (27.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.7 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 | $24.0M | 27.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 41.8K t |
| 2022 | $42.7M | 40.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 62.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.6M | 61.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.6M | 44.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 20.9K t |
Where Egypt imports coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from
Finland alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $17.4M | 73% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 11% |
| China | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $261K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
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 coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports (HS 4810.22): 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 4810.22: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Egypt?
Finland was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by Austria (11%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.88 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 (mechanical fiber) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) is subheading 4810.22. 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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