Gypsum plaster exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported gypsum plaster worth $74.3 million (601.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 130% 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 | $74.3M | 601.2K t |
| 2023 | $73.9M | 667.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 264.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 167.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 31.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 56.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $219K | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt exports gypsum plaster to
Nigeria alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $59.7M | 80% |
| India | $4.9M | 6.6% |
| Senegal | $2.3M | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 3% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Benin | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Togo | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| United States | $181K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $113K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $54K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gypsum plaster imports to Egypt
Imports of gypsum plaster by Egypt reached $3.6 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.7M | 75% |
| Saudi Arabia | $471K | 13% |
| China | $192K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $100K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.5% |
| United States | $31K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.5% |
| France | $13K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt gypsum plaster exports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported gypsum plaster worth $74.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 601.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 119 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy gypsum plaster from Egypt?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($59.7 million), followed by India (7%) and Senegal (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gypsum plaster from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $219 thousand in 2017 to $74.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import gypsum plaster?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $70.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2520 page.
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