Plaster board (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.1 million of plaster board (other) in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.8 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 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 7.7K t |
Where Egypt imports plaster board (other) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (36%), Italy (33%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+802% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 36% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $349K | 11% |
| China | $305K | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $216K | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $113K | 3.6% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 72% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
Plaster board (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.6 million of plaster board (other) in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (32%), Cote d'Ivoire (24%), Madagascar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $503K | 32% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $388K | 24% |
| Madagascar | $172K | 11% |
| Greece | $160K | 10% |
| Libya | $79K | 5% |
| Morocco | $66K | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $65K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $62K | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $45K | 2.8% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plaster board (other) imports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plaster board (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster board (other) to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (33%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster board (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plaster board (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Cote d'Ivoire and Madagascar. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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