Plastic sausage casings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.6 million of plastic sausage casings in 2024 (189 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 189 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 170 t |
Where Egypt imports plastic sausage casings from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Czech Republic (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 42% |
| Czech Republic | $479K | 19% |
| Germany | $405K | 16% |
| Spain | $246K | 9.5% |
| France | $162K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $62K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $60K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $33K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $31K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.72 per kg, close to the world average of $15.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic sausage casings imports (HS 3917.10): 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 3917.10: Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sausage casings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic sausage casings worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sausage casings to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sausage casings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.72 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $15.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic sausage casings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sausage casings?
The HS code for plastic sausage casings is subheading 3917.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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.
Same product, other countries
World plastic sausage casings trade: top importers and exporters
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