Polyamides (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polyamides (other) worth $8.0 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.1 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 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Egypt imports polyamides (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (19%), Italy (18%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 18% |
| China | $1.3M | 16% |
| Belgium | $659K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $599K | 7.5% |
| Norway | $520K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $395K | 5% |
| Greece | $373K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $291K | 3.7% |
| United States | $268K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.87, 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 3908.90: Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyamides (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyamides (other) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyamides (other) to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyamides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyamides (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyamides (other)?
The HS code for polyamides (other) is subheading 3908.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3908 page.
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