Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $28.6 million of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $28.6M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 25.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 31.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 17.6K t |
Where Egypt imports mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) from
Sweden alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $22.8M | 80% |
| Norway | $3.5M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $866K | 3% |
| China | $733K | 2.6% |
| India | $546K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $54K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) exports from Egypt
Exports of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) by Egypt reached $344 thousand in 2024 (519 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $271K | 79% |
| Algeria | $59K | 17% |
| Kenya | $8K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.7% |
| Yemen | $1K | 0.4% |
| Palestine | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports (HS 4802.61): 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 4802.61: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Norway (12%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
Yes. Egypt exported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) is subheading 4802.61. 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 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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