Plastic sheet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported plastic sheet worth $394.2 million (153.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $394.2M | 153.1K t |
| 2023 | $346.4M | 112.6K t |
| 2022 | $469.4M | 159.8K t |
| 2021 | $331.6M | 149.3K t |
| 2020 | $201.1M | 113.7K t |
| 2019 | $202.5M | 106.3K t |
| 2018 | $199.6M | 97.3K t |
| 2017 | $209.5M | 103.7K t |
Where Egypt exports plastic sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (16%), Turkey (12%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $63.7M | 16% |
| Turkey | $45.6M | 12% |
| Spain | $40.8M | 10% |
| United States | $29.9M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $28.8M | 7.3% |
| Libya | $14.8M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $14.8M | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $12.5M | 3.2% |
| France | $11.8M | 3% |
| Brazil | $10.4M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 52% |
| 3920.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 27% |
| 3920.63 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 8.5% |
| 3920.62 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated… | 6.5% |
| 3920.69 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced… | 1.9% |
| 3920.49 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)… | 1.1% |
| 3920.59 | Plastics: of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not… | 1% |
| 3920.61 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sheet imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $287.4 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (96.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (25%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.4M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60.8M | 21% |
| Germany | $23.2M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $18.5M | 6.4% |
| India | $14.9M | 5.2% |
| Jordan | $11.7M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.9M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $8.9M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $7.4M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported plastic sheet worth $394.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic sheet from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($63.7 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of plastic sheet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $209.5 million in 2017 to $394.2 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $469.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import plastic sheet?
Yes. Egypt imported $287.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $106.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (52% of the value) and 3920.10 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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