Plasticized PVC compounds exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported plasticized pvc compounds worth $19.3 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $19.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt exports plasticized pvc compounds to
Most of it went to Algeria (36%), Syria (22%), Libya (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasticized PVC compounds imports to Egypt
Imports of plasticized pvc compounds by Egypt reached $16.1 million in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), China (22%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.6M | 35% |
| China | $3.6M | 22% |
| France | $1.8M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $821K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $743K | 4.6% |
| United States | $421K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $398K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $287K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $260K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plasticized pvc compounds exports (HS 3904.22): 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 3904.22: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc compounds exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported plasticized pvc compounds worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plasticized pvc compounds from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Syria (22%) and Libya (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average export price of plasticized pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plasticized pvc compounds from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. The peak was 2022 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import plasticized pvc compounds?
Yes. Egypt imported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and France. That compares with exports of $19.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc compounds?
The HS code for plasticized pvc compounds is subheading 3904.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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