Olefin polymers (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $8.2 million of olefin polymers (other) in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.6 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 | $8.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 5.2K t |
Where Egypt imports olefin polymers (other) from
Most of the value came from France (25%), South Korea (15%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 25% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $925K | 11% |
| Italy | $874K | 11% |
| United States | $776K | 9.5% |
| Singapore | $661K | 8.1% |
| China | $376K | 4.6% |
| India | $247K | 3% |
| Belgium | $207K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $195K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, close to the world average of $2.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Olefin polymers (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.5 million of olefin polymers (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (41%), Saudi Arabia (32%), Czech Republic (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $610K | 41% |
| Saudi Arabia | $466K | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $197K | 13% |
| Algeria | $124K | 8.4% |
| Angola | $26K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $24K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 1.5% |
| Chile | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt olefin polymers (other) imports (HS 3902.90): 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 3902.90: Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of olefin polymers (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported olefin polymers (other) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply olefin polymers (other) to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of olefin polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of olefin polymers (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export olefin polymers (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the Czech Republic. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for olefin polymers (other)?
The HS code for olefin polymers (other) is subheading 3902.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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