Expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $3.7 million of expanded polystyrene film and sheet in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 968 t |
| 2021 | $535K | 252 t |
| 2020 | $286K | 126 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 661 t |
| 2018 | $812K | 433 t |
| 2017 | $630K | 390 t |
Where Egypt exports expanded polystyrene film and sheet to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (34%), Libya (20%), Morocco (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 34% |
| Libya | $737K | 20% |
| Morocco | $564K | 15% |
| Israel | $223K | 6.1% |
| Palestine | $189K | 5.1% |
| Syria | $88K | 2.4% |
| United States | $56K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $55K | 1.5% |
| India | $55K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $53K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, close to the world average of $3.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $3.3 million (961 tonnes). Russia alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.9M | 89% |
| Germany | $102K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $73K | 2.2% |
| China | $67K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.6% |
| India | $15K | 0.5% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports (HS 3921.11): 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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded polystyrene film and sheet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy expanded polystyrene film and sheet from Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Libya (20%) and Morocco (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average export price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $630 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 484%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Germany and Italy. That compares with exports of $3.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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