Plastic baler twine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.8 million of plastic baler twine in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 882 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $829K | 386 t |
| 2019 | $350K | 163 t |
| 2018 | $245K | 110 t |
| 2017 | $219K | 261 t |
Where Egypt imports plastic baler twine from
Turkey alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 58% |
| Portugal | $606K | 22% |
| Hungary | $391K | 14% |
| Germany | $66K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $49K | 1.8% |
| China | $32K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
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 plastic baler twine imports (HS 5607.41): 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 5607.41: Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic baler twine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic baler twine worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic baler twine to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Portugal (22%) and Hungary (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic baler twine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.07 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 baler twine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $219 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic baler twine?
The HS code for plastic baler twine is subheading 5607.41. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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