Paper packing containers and sleeves imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.7 million of paper packing containers and sleeves in 2024 (708 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.0 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 | $2.7M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports paper packing containers and sleeves from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (43%), United States (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 43% |
| United States | $471K | 18% |
| Italy | $278K | 11% |
| South Africa | $249K | 9.3% |
| China | $190K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $180K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $81K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $31K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper packing containers and sleeves exports from Egypt
Exports of paper packing containers and sleeves by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (842 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (31%), Angola (30%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $353K | 31% |
| Angola | $345K | 30% |
| United States | $197K | 17% |
| Turkey | $119K | 10% |
| Libya | $68K | 6% |
| Israel | $33K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.8% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt paper packing containers and sleeves imports (HS 4819.50): 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 4819.50: Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819.
Common questions
What is the value of paper packing containers and sleeves imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper packing containers and sleeves worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper packing containers and sleeves to Egypt?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper packing containers and sleeves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper packing containers and sleeves to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export paper packing containers and sleeves?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Angola and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves?
The HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves is subheading 4819.50. 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 4819 page.
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