Newsprint imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $33.1 million of newsprint in 2024 (51.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $54.5 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 | $33.1M | 51.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.5M | 55.7K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 48.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 58.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 68.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 84.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 69.6K t |
Where Egypt imports newsprint from
The largest suppliers were Norway (42%), Canada (19%), Russia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $13.8M | 42% |
| Canada | $6.3M | 19% |
| Russia | $5.3M | 16% |
| Sweden | $4.4M | 13% |
| France | $2.1M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $400K | 1.2% |
| Belarus | $394K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $130K | 0.4% |
| China | $81K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newsprint exports from Egypt
Exports of newsprint by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (28%), Yemen (27%), Pakistan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
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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 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported newsprint worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Egypt?
Norway was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Canada (19%) and Russia (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.62 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of newsprint to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $54.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export newsprint?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Yemen and Pakistan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $31.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. 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 4801 page.
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