Plastic bottle exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $160.0 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (36.5 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160.0M | 36.5K t |
| 2023 | $151.6M | 32.9K t |
| 2022 | $138.2M | 28.6K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $52.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 15.8K t |
Where Egypt exports plastic bottle to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (40%), Saudi Arabia (6%), Algeria (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $64.5M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.3M | 6.5% |
| Algeria | $7.7M | 4.8% |
| Sudan | $7.1M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $6.5M | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $3.5M | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $3.5M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| United States | $3.3M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 28% |
| 3923.10 | Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods | 22% |
| 3923.90 | Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923 | 19% |
| 3923.50 | Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 15% |
| 3923.29 | Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers | 8.3% |
| 3923.21 | Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods | 6.8% |
| 3923.40 | Plastics: spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic bottle imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $127.1 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (22%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Turkey (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.0M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.2M | 14% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 4% |
| Poland | $5.0M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 3.8% |
| India | $4.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported plastic bottle worth $160.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic bottle from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($64.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Algeria (5%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 128 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.90 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 exports of plastic bottle from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.1 million in 2017 to $160.0 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import plastic bottle?
Yes. Egypt imported $127.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (28% of the value) and 3923.10 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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