Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $37.6 million (32.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.0 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 | $37.6M | 32.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $50.5M | 36.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 21.3K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 41.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.0M | 46.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 34.3K t |
Where Egypt imports polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (27%), India (22%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+823% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $10.0M | 27% |
| India | $8.2M | 22% |
| China | $8.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 5.1% |
| Oman | $178K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $65K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $53K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $5.3 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Israel alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $3.2M | 59% |
| Greece | $877K | 16% |
| Portugal | $447K | 8.4% |
| Poland | $224K | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $176K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $131K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $84K | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $78K | 1.5% |
| United States | $62K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports (HS 3907.69): 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 3907.69: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Egypt?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by India (22%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 823% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $53.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Greece and Portugal. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) is subheading 3907.69. 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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