Plastic building materials (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $14.7 million of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.3 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 | $14.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 4.0K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic building materials (other) from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Turkey (19%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 36% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $972K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $531K | 3.6% |
| Russia | $430K | 2.9% |
| India | $353K | 2.4% |
| France | $303K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $277K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.10 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
Plastic building materials (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic building materials (other) worth $6.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (33%), Libya (18%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 33% |
| Libya | $1.2M | 18% |
| Tanzania | $451K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $316K | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $276K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $254K | 3.9% |
| Jordan | $228K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $226K | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $184K | 2.8% |
| Palestine | $176K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic building materials (other) worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.10 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Tanzania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
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