Petroleum resin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum resin by Egypt reached $42.5 million in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 30% on 2023. 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 | $42.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $41.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 15.3K t |
Where Egypt imports petroleum resin from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 57% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 7.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $950K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 1.4% |
| Malta | $578K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $528K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3911
| 3911.10 | Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes: in primary forms | 70% |
| 3911.90 | Polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39: in primary forms | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum resin exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $269 thousand of petroleum resin in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (49%), Uganda (15%), Senegal (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 50% |
| Uganda | $40K | 15% |
| Senegal | $29K | 11% |
| Kenya | $25K | 9.4% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 8.5% |
| Nigeria | $19K | 7% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported petroleum resin worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resin to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.22 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of petroleum resin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $51.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export petroleum resin?
Yes. Egypt exported $269 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Uganda and Senegal. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $42.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resin?
The HS code for petroleum resin is heading 3911. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3911.10 (70% of the value) and 3911.90 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3911 page.
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