Plastic flooring imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic flooring by Egypt reached $14.5 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.4 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 | $14.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 4.0K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic flooring from
Most of the value came from China (23%), France (16%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 23% |
| France | $2.3M | 16% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $749K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $601K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $599K | 4.1% |
| Luxembourg | $581K | 4% |
| United States | $407K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3918
| 3918.10 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 77% |
| 3918.90 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.97. 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 flooring exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic flooring worth $8.9 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (50%), Mauritania (14%), Algeria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $4.4M | 50% |
| Mauritania | $1.2M | 14% |
| Algeria | $733K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $340K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $297K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $284K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $234K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $200K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.4% |
| United States | $105K | 1.2% |
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 3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic flooring worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by France (16%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.97 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 flooring to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $23.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export plastic flooring?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Mauritania and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring?
The HS code for plastic flooring is heading 3918. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3918.10 (77% of the value) and 3918.90 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 page.
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