Gummed and adhesive paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.2 million of gummed and adhesive paper in 2024 (982 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.2M | 982 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 809 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports gummed and adhesive paper from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 57% |
| Italy | $453K | 11% |
| Brazil | $343K | 8.3% |
| Austria | $226K | 5.4% |
| United States | $177K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $129K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $126K | 3% |
| India | $103K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $40K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 20% above the world average of $3.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gummed and adhesive paper exports from Egypt
Exports of gummed and adhesive paper by Egypt reached $734 thousand in 2024 (166 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (30%), Algeria (25%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $219K | 30% |
| Algeria | $186K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $108K | 15% |
| Libya | $51K | 6.9% |
| Iraq | $49K | 6.7% |
| Palestine | $41K | 5.6% |
| Bulgaria | $31K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $22K | 3% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt gummed and adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.49): 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 4811.49: Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of gummed and adhesive paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported gummed and adhesive paper worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 982 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gummed and adhesive paper to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of gummed and adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gummed and adhesive paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export gummed and adhesive paper?
Yes. Egypt exported $734 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gummed and adhesive paper?
The HS code for gummed and adhesive paper is subheading 4811.49. 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 4811 page.
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