Marker imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported marker worth $5.8 million (415 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $5.8M | 415 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 496 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 475 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 448 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 367 t |
Where Egypt imports marker from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 67% |
| South Korea | $823K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $424K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $208K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $123K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $96K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $82K | 1.4% |
| India | $36K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.01 per kg, 32% above the world average of $10.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marker exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $236 thousand of marker in 2024 (23 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $129K | 55% |
| Tunisia | $57K | 24% |
| Italy | $30K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported marker worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 415 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.01 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $10.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marker to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export marker?
Yes. Egypt exported $236 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Tunisia and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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