Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) by Egypt reached $13.0 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $13.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
Most of the value came from Sweden (24%), Portugal (22%), Slovenia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $3.2M | 24% |
| Portugal | $2.8M | 22% |
| Slovenia | $1.8M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| Bulgaria | $927K | 7.1% |
| Finland | $532K | 4.1% |
| China | $514K | 4% |
| Spain | $469K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $352K | 2.7% |
| India | $268K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.39): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Portugal (22%) and Slovenia (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 318%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. 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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