Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $322.4 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (284.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $416.6 million.
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 | $322.4M | 284.3K t |
| 2023 | $358.2M | 313.6K t |
| 2022 | $416.6M | 281.4K t |
| 2021 | $245.9M | 202.8K t |
| 2020 | $161.6M | 181.1K t |
| 2019 | $201.7M | 174.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 5.7K t |
Where Egypt exports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to
Most of it went to Italy (37%), Algeria (15%), Morocco (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $119.7M | 37% |
| Algeria | $47.6M | 15% |
| Morocco | $19.5M | 6% |
| Romania | $19.1M | 5.9% |
| United States | $18.5M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $17.5M | 5.4% |
| Croatia | $12.2M | 3.8% |
| Lebanon | $10.5M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $9.1M | 2.8% |
| Greece | $7.5M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $95.4 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (95.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.1M | 68% |
| India | $14.0M | 15% |
| Thailand | $7.1M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 3.4% |
| Oman | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $597K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $589K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $583K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $154K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $322.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($119.7 million), followed by Algeria (15%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $322.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $416.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $217.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Egypt imported $95.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Thailand. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $227.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. 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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