Plastic waste imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $17.2 million of plastic waste in 2024 (39.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $17.2M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 32.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $861K | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4.3K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic waste from
Most of the value came from Yemen (36%), Spain (28%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $6.2M | 36% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Senegal | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Algeria | $883K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $833K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $487K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $423K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $278K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $263K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.90 | Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap | 96% |
| 3915.10 | Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 3.5% |
| 3915.20 | Styrene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $793 thousand of plastic waste in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $619K | 78% |
| United States | $87K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 3.7% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic waste worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic waste to Egypt?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Spain (28%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.42 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 imports of plastic waste to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export plastic waste?
Yes. Egypt exported $793 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Malaysia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
The HS code for plastic waste is heading 3915. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3915.90 (96% of the value) and 3915.10 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
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