Plastic zipper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $14.9 million of plastic zipper in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.5 million.
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 | $14.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic zipper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 84% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 10% |
| India | $184K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $132K | 0.9% |
| Georgia | $112K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $66K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $59K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $49K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, 29% below the world average of $11.26, 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.
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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 9607.19: Slide fasteners: other than those fitted with chain scoops of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic zipper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic zipper worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic zipper to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic zipper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $11.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic zipper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic zipper?
The HS code for plastic zipper is subheading 9607.19. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9607 page.
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