Lithographic printing plates imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithographic printing plates by Egypt reached $4.9 million in 2024 (829 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 63% on 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 | $4.9M | 829 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 156 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 388 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 209 t |
Where Egypt imports lithographic printing plates from
Most of the value came from Italy (43%), China (28%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 43% |
| China | $1.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $225K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $204K | 4.2% |
| India | $191K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $169K | 3.5% |
| United States | $89K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $77K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $76K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.85 per kg, 53% below the world average of $12.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lithographic printing plates exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported lithographic printing plates worth $307 thousand (19 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), Libya (28%), Switzerland (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $90K | 29% |
| Libya | $86K | 28% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 22% |
| Italy | $21K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $20K | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $5K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lithographic printing plates worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 829 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (28%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.85 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lithographic printing plates?
Yes. Egypt exported $307 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Switzerland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8442 page.
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