Plastic packing articles (other) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic packing articles (other) worth $29.5 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 97% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 752 t |
Where Egypt exports plastic packing articles (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (47%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Sudan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $13.9M | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 10% |
| Sudan | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Algeria | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $805K | 2.7% |
| Ethiopia | $732K | 2.5% |
| Yemen | $703K | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $675K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $641K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $567K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, close to the world average of $4.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing articles (other) imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $12.3 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (36%), China (16%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.4M | 36% |
| China | $2.0M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| India | $826K | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $819K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $616K | 5% |
| Denmark | $440K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $358K | 2.9% |
| France | $281K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $268K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic packing articles (other) exports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported plastic packing articles (other) worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic packing articles (other) from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Sudan (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic packing articles (other) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import plastic packing articles (other)?
Yes. Egypt imported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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