Polymethyl methacrylate imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.5 million of polymethyl methacrylate in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 840 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 456 t |
| 2020 | $712K | 248 t |
| 2019 | $770K | 284 t |
| 2018 | $484K | 122 t |
| 2017 | $470K | 244 t |
Where Egypt imports polymethyl methacrylate from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (15%), China (14%), Jordan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 15% |
| China | $917K | 14% |
| Jordan | $846K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $653K | 10% |
| Malta | $652K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $585K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $512K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $490K | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $292K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $156K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethyl methacrylate exports from Egypt
Exports of polymethyl methacrylate by Egypt reached $1.5 million in 2024 (419 tonnes). Most of it went to Cameroon (28%), Israel (18%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $416K | 28% |
| Israel | $266K | 18% |
| Uganda | $138K | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $125K | 8.5% |
| Ecuador | $106K | 7.2% |
| Benin | $92K | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $73K | 5% |
| Ghana | $65K | 4.4% |
| Zambia | $44K | 3% |
| Mauritania | $32K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polymethyl methacrylate imports (HS 3906.10): 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 3906.10: Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polymethyl methacrylate worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Jordan (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $470 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polymethyl methacrylate?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Israel and Uganda. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate is subheading 3906.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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