Paper and cellulose articles (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) by Egypt reached $3.8 million in 2024 (987 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $3.8M | 987 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt imports paper and cellulose articles (other) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), Germany (23%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 43% |
| Germany | $883K | 23% |
| China | $435K | 12% |
| South Korea | $252K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $231K | 6.1% |
| Greece | $196K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, close to the world average of $3.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper and cellulose articles (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of paper and cellulose articles (other) by Egypt reached $366 thousand in 2024 (181 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (40%), Luxembourg (11%), Palestine (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $146K | 40% |
| Luxembourg | $41K | 11% |
| Palestine | $27K | 7.4% |
| Greece | $26K | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 5.9% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 5.8% |
| Libya | $18K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $15K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 4.1% |
| Senegal | $12K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt paper and cellulose articles (other) imports (HS 4818.90): 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 4818.90: Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and cellulose articles (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper and cellulose articles (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 987 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and cellulose articles (other) to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and cellulose articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export paper and cellulose articles (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Luxembourg and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other) is subheading 4818.90. 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 4818 page.
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