Polyethylene film and sheet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $104.5 million of polyethylene film and sheet in 2024 (42.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $104.5M | 42.0K t |
| 2023 | $77.9M | 26.8K t |
| 2022 | $91.6M | 37.6K t |
| 2021 | $68.7M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 29.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $50.3M | 26.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 17.7K t |
Where Egypt exports polyethylene film and sheet to
Most of it went to Italy (18%), Spain (15%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $18.7M | 18% |
| Spain | $16.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $9.7M | 9.3% |
| Ghana | $6.5M | 6.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $6.2M | 6% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 5.6% |
| Senegal | $4.9M | 4.7% |
| Sudan | $3.2M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 3.1% |
| Oman | $3.2M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $2.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene film and sheet imports to Egypt
Imports of polyethylene film and sheet by Egypt reached $47.7 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (36%), Turkey (17%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $17.1M | 36% |
| Turkey | $8.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 16% |
| China | $6.8M | 14% |
| India | $1.4M | 3% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Lebanon | $939K | 2% |
| Canada | $637K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $618K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyethylene film and sheet exports (HS 3920.10): 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 3920.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene film and sheet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported polyethylene film and sheet worth $104.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene film and sheet from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by Spain (15%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene film and sheet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $104.5 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $64.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import polyethylene film and sheet?
Yes. Egypt imported $47.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $56.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polyethylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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