Kraft paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported kraft paper worth $184.4 million (227.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% 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 | $184.4M | 227.4K t |
| 2023 | $152.1M | 170.6K t |
| 2022 | $210.3M | 192.8K t |
| 2021 | $116.6M | 144.5K t |
| 2020 | $88.7M | 156.2K t |
| 2019 | $106.3M | 153.1K t |
| 2018 | $161.4M | 185.4K t |
| 2017 | $110.9M | 163.7K t |
Where Egypt imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were Austria (21%), Sweden (16%), Finland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $39.2M | 21% |
| Sweden | $30.1M | 16% |
| Finland | $16.9M | 9.2% |
| Czech Republic | $16.4M | 8.9% |
| United States | $13.3M | 7.2% |
| Russia | $11.4M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $7.2M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $5.9M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.21 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 53% |
| 4804.11 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 30% |
| 4804.39 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 7.1% |
| 4804.19 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 6.2% |
| 4804.29 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 1.6% |
| 4804.31 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 1.4% |
| 4804.51 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 0.3% |
| 4804.59 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft paper exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported kraft paper worth $3.5 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), Yemen (15%), Syria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 38% |
| Yemen | $513K | 15% |
| Syria | $349K | 9.9% |
| Kenya | $337K | 9.6% |
| United States | $164K | 4.7% |
| Lebanon | $162K | 4.6% |
| Bangladesh | $145K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $121K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $110K | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $73K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported kraft paper worth $184.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Sweden (16%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 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 kraft paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110.9 million in 2017 to $184.4 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $210.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export kraft paper?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $180.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4804.21 (53% of the value) and 4804.11 (30%). 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 4804 page.
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