Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) by Egypt reached $96.1 million in 2024 (35.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $96.1M | 35.0K t |
| 2023 | $81.0M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $106.7M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 6.6K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Turkey (9%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.5M | 45% |
| Turkey | $8.7M | 9% |
| France | $8.1M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.9M | 7.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $4.8M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| Serbia | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| India | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.10. 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-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.1 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (450 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (24%), Sudan (17%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $255K | 24% |
| Sudan | $184K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $183K | 17% |
| Libya | $124K | 12% |
| Algeria | $103K | 9.7% |
| Syria | $93K | 8.7% |
| Palestine | $60K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $51K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $9K | 0.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $96.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($43.5 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $96.1 million in 2024, an increase of 511%. The peak was 2022 at $106.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $95.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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