Plasticized PVC film and sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet by Egypt reached $19.6 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.6 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 | $19.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 9.2K t |
Where Egypt imports plasticized pvc film and sheet from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 72% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $542K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $527K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $414K | 2.1% |
| France | $151K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $77K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 0.3% |
| India | $61K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasticized PVC film and sheet exports from Egypt
Exports of plasticized pvc film and sheet by Egypt reached $1.5 million in 2024 (562 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (22%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $334K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $328K | 21% |
| Morocco | $207K | 13% |
| Italy | $123K | 8% |
| Kenya | $104K | 6.7% |
| Libya | $72K | 4.7% |
| Israel | $65K | 4.2% |
| Syria | $62K | 4% |
| Uganda | $52K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $45K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plasticized pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.43): 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 3920.43: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc film and sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plasticized pvc film and sheet worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc film and sheet to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Russia (9%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc film and sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plasticized pvc film and sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for plasticized pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.43. 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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