Polycarbonate resin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $55.6 million of polycarbonate resin in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $55.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2023 | $49.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $65.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 7.9K t |
Where Egypt imports polycarbonate resin from
Most of the value came from South Korea (45%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Germany (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $24.9M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.5M | 23% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 9.9% |
| China | $4.9M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2% |
| Malta | $854K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $795K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $503K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polycarbonate resin imports (HS 3907.40): 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 3907.40: Polycarbonates: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarbonate resin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polycarbonate resin worth $55.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarbonate resin to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarbonate resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polycarbonate resin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $55.6 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2022 at $65.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate resin?
The HS code for polycarbonate resin is subheading 3907.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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