Mixed paper and cardboard waste imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.5 million of mixed paper and cardboard waste in 2024 (42.8 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.3 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 | $7.5M | 42.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 67.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 93.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $339K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 7.8K t |
Where Egypt imports mixed paper and cardboard waste from
Most of the value came from Libya (26%), Jordan (25%), Algeria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.0M | 27% |
| Jordan | $1.9M | 25% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 15% |
| Ireland | $642K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $605K | 8% |
| Spain | $389K | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $288K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $202K | 2.7% |
| Cyprus | $128K | 1.7% |
| United States | $73K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt mixed paper and cardboard waste imports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed paper and cardboard waste to Egypt?
Libya was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Jordan (25%) and Algeria (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mixed paper and cardboard waste to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2022 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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