Plastic packing cases exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic packing cases worth $35.7 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt exports plastic packing cases to
Libya alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $21.2M | 59% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Sudan | $1.4M | 4% |
| Lebanon | $984K | 2.8% |
| Ghana | $838K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $528K | 1.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $489K | 1.4% |
| Bangladesh | $489K | 1.4% |
| Rwanda | $473K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported plastic packing cases worth $19.6 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (14%), Spain (12%), Turkey (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+870% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 14% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 12% |
| China | $2.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| France | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $925K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $487K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $468K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic packing cases exports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported plastic packing cases worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic packing cases from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Morocco (8%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic packing cases from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import plastic packing cases?
Yes. Egypt imported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. 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?
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