Plastic and rubber extruders imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber extruders by Egypt reached $30.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $60.6 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 | $30.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $53.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $39.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 976 t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic and rubber extruders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 53% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 24% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $704K | 2.3% |
| India | $554K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $201K | 0.7% |
| Saint Helena | $131K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $68K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, 41% below the world average of $17.64, 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.
Plastic and rubber extruders exports from Egypt
Exports of plastic and rubber extruders by Egypt reached $207 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (38%), Nigeria (19%), Germany (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $79K | 38% |
| Nigeria | $40K | 19% |
| Germany | $38K | 18% |
| Libya | $26K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 5.4% |
| Mauritania | $8K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 2.5% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic and rubber extruders imports (HS 8477.20): 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 8477.20: Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber extruders imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic and rubber extruders worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber extruders to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber extruders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $17.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber extruders to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $60.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic and rubber extruders?
Yes. Egypt exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Nigeria and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $30.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber extruders?
The HS code for plastic and rubber extruders is subheading 8477.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8477 page.
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