Coated printing paper (other sizes) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $21.6 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.2 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 | $21.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.2M | 40.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 40.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 43.3K t |
Where Egypt imports coated printing paper (other sizes) from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Austria (21%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+943% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 31% |
| Austria | $4.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 14% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $758K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $529K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $405K | 1.9% |
| Slovenia | $370K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (other sizes) exports from Egypt
Exports of coated printing paper (other sizes) by Egypt reached $2.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (35%), Morocco (14%), Kenya (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+781% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.0M | 35% |
| Morocco | $405K | 14% |
| Kenya | $339K | 12% |
| Algeria | $300K | 10% |
| Sudan | $265K | 9% |
| Uganda | $195K | 6.6% |
| Syria | $172K | 5.8% |
| Palestine | $111K | 3.8% |
| Israel | $71K | 2.4% |
| Mauritania | $26K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt coated printing paper (other sizes) imports (HS 4810.19): 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 4810.19: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (other sizes) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (other sizes) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Austria (21%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (other sizes) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $51.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export coated printing paper (other sizes)?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Morocco and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes) is subheading 4810.19. 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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