Plastic office supplies imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported plastic office supplies worth $10.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.9 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 | $10.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic office supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 91% |
| Malaysia | $201K | 2% |
| United States | $121K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $107K | 1.1% |
| India | $99K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $77K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $57K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $48K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.39 per kg, 66% above the world average of $4.46. 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 office supplies exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic office supplies worth $1.1 million (276 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (22%), Portugal (22%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $256K | 22% |
| Portugal | $247K | 22% |
| Germany | $160K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $99K | 8.6% |
| United States | $65K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $53K | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $29K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $24K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $21K | 1.8% |
| Iceland | $19K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic office supplies worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Malaysia (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.39 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $4.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic office supplies to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Portugal and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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