Engineering plastic exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $423.9 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (330.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $724.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423.9M | 330.0K t |
| 2023 | $468.2M | 371.8K t |
| 2022 | $724.4M | 454.7K t |
| 2021 | $319.7M | 248.9K t |
| 2020 | $207.4M | 216.7K t |
| 2019 | $264.5M | 221.7K t |
| 2018 | $78.0M | 51.4K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 23.4K t |
Where Egypt exports engineering plastic to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (28%), Algeria (12%), Morocco (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $120.5M | 28% |
| Algeria | $51.2M | 12% |
| Morocco | $26.8M | 6.3% |
| Romania | $19.9M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $19.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $18.8M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $13.3M | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $12.9M | 3.1% |
| Croatia | $12.4M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $9.6M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher | 76% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins: in primary forms | 14% |
| 3907.99 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms | 4.9% |
| 3907.20 | Polyethers: in primary forms, excluding polyacetals | 2.1% |
| 3907.69 | Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g | 1.3% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxide resins: in primary forms | 1.1% |
| 3907.91 | Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms | 0.8% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetals: in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported engineering plastic worth $421.5 million (256.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (37%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $156.0M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $32.6M | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $31.2M | 7.4% |
| India | $26.9M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $22.4M | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $16.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $15.4M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $12.9M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.3M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported engineering plastic worth $423.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy engineering plastic from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($120.5 million), followed by Algeria (12%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average export price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of engineering plastic from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.7 million in 2017 to $423.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $724.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import engineering plastic?
Yes. Egypt imported $421.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. That compares with exports of $423.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (76% of the value) and 3907.50 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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