Paper finishing agent imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper finishing agent by Egypt reached $6.4 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Egypt imports paper finishing agent from
Most of the value came from China (22%), Turkey (18%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 18% |
| South Korea | $782K | 12% |
| Italy | $725K | 11% |
| Germany | $451K | 7% |
| Indonesia | $423K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $402K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $399K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $165K | 2.6% |
| India | $120K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 42% above the world average of $1.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper finishing agent exports from Egypt
Exports of paper finishing agent by Egypt reached $1.4 million in 2024 (984 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $887K | 65% |
| Syria | $293K | 22% |
| Algeria | $125K | 9.2% |
| Sudan | $27K | 2% |
| Iraq | $26K | 1.9% |
| Ecuador | $4K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt paper finishing agent imports (HS 3809.92): 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 3809.92: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the paper industry (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing agent imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper finishing agent worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing agent to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper finishing agent to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export paper finishing agent?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Syria and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing agent?
The HS code for paper finishing agent is subheading 3809.92. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
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