Plastic household articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by Egypt reached $16.4 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $40.1 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 | $16.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 5.2K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic household articles from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+856% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 54% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 18% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7% |
| Spain | $741K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $293K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $203K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 0.7% |
| Bangladesh | $120K | 0.7% |
| United States | $110K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic household articles worth $8.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (48%), Saudi Arabia (7%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $3.9M | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $583K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $417K | 5.2% |
| Lebanon | $384K | 4.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $347K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $211K | 2.6% |
| Sudan | $205K | 2.5% |
| United States | $178K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $173K | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $161K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic household articles worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic household articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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