Low-density polyethylene imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low-density polyethylene by Egypt reached $394.2 million in 2024 (308.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $546.0 million.
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 | $394.2M | 308.2K t |
| 2023 | $394.8M | 289.0K t |
| 2022 | $546.0M | 338.9K t |
| 2021 | $531.8M | 401.1K t |
| 2020 | $73.8M | 65.2K t |
| 2019 | $67.5M | 54.2K t |
| 2018 | $94.0M | 64.1K t |
| 2017 | $64.4M | 47.9K t |
Where Egypt imports low-density polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $232.1M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53.2M | 14% |
| China | $21.6M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $17.3M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $15.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $9.8M | 2.5% |
| United States | $8.3M | 2.1% |
| Oman | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Qatar | $5.7M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low-density polyethylene exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported low-density polyethylene worth $89.2 million (68.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (15%), United Kingdom (10%), Greece (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.9M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 10% |
| Greece | $7.0M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $6.8M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $5.2M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 5.2% |
| Slovenia | $4.4M | 4.9% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): 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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported low-density polyethylene worth $394.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($232.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.4 million in 2017 to $394.2 million in 2024, an increase of 512%. The peak was 2022 at $546.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $270.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export low-density polyethylene?
Yes. Egypt exported $89.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $305.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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