Polyether resins imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyether resins by Egypt reached $116.4 million in 2024 (60.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $184.6 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 | $116.4M | 60.1K t |
| 2023 | $109.3M | 49.9K t |
| 2022 | $109.9M | 40.3K t |
| 2021 | $184.6M | 77.5K t |
| 2020 | $89.2M | 57.1K t |
| 2019 | $101.4M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $88.2M | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $65.4M | 40.2K t |
Where Egypt imports polyether resins from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.6M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyether resins exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyether resins worth $9.0 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (27%), Nigeria (25%), Libya (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.4M | 27% |
| Nigeria | $2.2M | 25% |
| Libya | $660K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $632K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $591K | 6.6% |
| Algeria | $493K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $440K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $245K | 2.7% |
| Ecuador | $235K | 2.6% |
| Syria | $231K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyether resins imports (HS 3907.20): 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 3907.20: Polyethers: in primary forms, excluding polyacetals.
Common questions
What is the value of polyether resins imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyether resins worth $116.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyether resins to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($58.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyether resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyether resins to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.4 million in 2017 to $116.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $184.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyether resins?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Nigeria and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $107.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyether resins?
The HS code for polyether resins is subheading 3907.20. 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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