Polyethylene terephthalate film imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $40.8 million of polyethylene terephthalate film in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $40.8M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 4.2K t |
Where Egypt imports polyethylene terephthalate film from
Most of the value came from China (35%), India (14%), Bahrain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 35% |
| India | $5.9M | 14% |
| Bahrain | $4.7M | 11% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 6.7% |
| Oman | $2.6M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $463K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate film exports from Egypt
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate film by Egypt reached $25.5 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (23%), Turkey (20%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.8M | 23% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 20% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 8.8% |
| United States | $2.1M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $587K | 2.3% |
| Finland | $564K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $533K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyethylene terephthalate film imports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $40.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate film to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by India (14%) and Bahrain (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate film to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $40.8 million in 2024, an increase of 387%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyethylene terephthalate film?
Yes. Egypt exported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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