Plastic film imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic film by Egypt reached $228.4 million in 2024 (46.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $228.4M | 46.0K t |
| 2023 | $173.4M | 37.6K t |
| 2022 | $192.2M | 38.4K t |
| 2021 | $129.4M | 50.3K t |
| 2020 | $69.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2019 | $75.5M | 28.7K t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 17.5K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic film from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Russia (17%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.7M | 41% |
| Russia | $37.9M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.5M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.7M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| India | $8.1M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 2.3% |
| United States | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular | 73% |
| 3921.19 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular | 12% |
| 3921.12 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular | 9.6% |
| 3921.13 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular | 4.1% |
| 3921.11 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular | 1.4% |
| 3921.14 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, close to the world average of $4.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic film exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $77.3 million of plastic film in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Algeria (15%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.4M | 17% |
| Algeria | $11.7M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.6M | 11% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 4.9% |
| Libya | $3.1M | 4% |
| Morocco | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 3.1% |
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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic film worth $228.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($92.7 million), followed by Russia (17%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.76 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 imports of plastic film to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $228.4 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export plastic film?
Yes. Egypt exported $77.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $151.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (73% of the value) and 3921.19 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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