Greaseproof and parchment paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $4.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports greaseproof and parchment paper from
Most of the value came from Spain (20%), China (17%), Indonesia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+810% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $957K | 20% |
| China | $802K | 17% |
| Indonesia | $679K | 14% |
| Italy | $557K | 12% |
| France | $393K | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $326K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $295K | 6.3% |
| Finland | $198K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $162K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $79K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4806
| 4806.20 | Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets | 62% |
| 4806.40 | Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets | 32% |
| 4806.30 | Paper: tracing papers, in rolls or sheets | 4.1% |
| 4806.10 | Paper: vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of greaseproof and parchment paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply greaseproof and parchment paper to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($957 thousand), followed by China (17%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 810% on the year.
What is the average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.92 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 imports of greaseproof and parchment paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper?
The HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper is heading 4806. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4806.20 (62% of the value) and 4806.40 (32%). 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 4806 page.
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