Felt paper and paperboard imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of felt paper and paperboard by Egypt reached $4.6 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 134 countries. Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.3 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 | $4.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $195K | 82 t |
| 2019 | $181K | 78 t |
| 2018 | $123K | 53 t |
| 2017 | $142K | 81 t |
Where Egypt imports felt paper and paperboard from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 96% |
| Poland | $75K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $60K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.91, 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.
Felt paper and paperboard exports from Egypt
Exports of felt paper and paperboard by Egypt reached $1.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $1.3M | 75% |
| Palestine | $193K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114K | 6.7% |
| Sudan | $62K | 3.6% |
| Oman | $29K | 1.7% |
| Libya | $17K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.3% |
| Yemen | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt felt paper and paperboard imports (HS 4805.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4805.50: Paper and paperboard: felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of felt paper and paperboard imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported felt paper and paperboard worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 134 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt paper and paperboard to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Poland (2%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt paper and paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of felt paper and paperboard to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export felt paper and paperboard?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Palestine and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt paper and paperboard?
The HS code for felt paper and paperboard is subheading 4805.50. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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