Petroleum resins imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum resins by Egypt reached $29.9 million in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% more than in 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 | $29.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.8M | 13.0K t |
Where Egypt imports petroleum resins from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.1M | 67% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 22% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $868K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $360K | 1.2% |
| France | $240K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $204K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $168K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $167K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $76K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt petroleum resins imports (HS 3911.10): 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 3911.10: Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resins imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported petroleum resins worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resins to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum resins to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.8 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resins?
The HS code for petroleum resins is subheading 3911.10. 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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