Non-cellular plastic film imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $166.0 million of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (34.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $166.0M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $148.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2022 | $162.6M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $92.8M | 38.5K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 10.9K t |
Where Egypt imports non-cellular plastic film from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Russia (14%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.1M | 41% |
| Russia | $23.1M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.5M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 5.4% |
| India | $7.8M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 3.1% |
| United States | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported non-cellular plastic film worth $46.8 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (28%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.3M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| Libya | $1.9M | 4% |
| Kenya | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $1.4M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported non-cellular plastic film worth $166.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($68.1 million), followed by Russia (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $166.0 million in 2024, an increase of 508%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $91.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Egypt exported $46.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $119.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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