Polypropylene imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polypropylene worth $823.7 million (597.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $823.7M | 597.4K t |
| 2023 | $720.0M | 511.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.00B | 605.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 648.8K t |
| 2020 | $262.6M | 229.5K t |
| 2019 | $246.1M | 190.9K t |
| 2018 | $234.9M | 165.2K t |
| 2017 | $130.3M | 94.9K t |
Where Egypt imports polypropylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $465.9M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $187.9M | 23% |
| Oman | $47.2M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $42.3M | 5.1% |
| China | $13.8M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $11.5M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $8.4M | 1% |
| France | $6.8M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $5.1M | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $4.4M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 79% |
| 3902.30 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms | 20% |
| 3902.90 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms | 1% |
| 3902.20 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polyisobutylene in primary forms | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Egypt
Exports of polypropylene by Egypt reached $379.3 million in 2024 (311.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $266.0M | 70% |
| Bulgaria | $26.8M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $20.7M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $11.3M | 3% |
| Belgium | $11.2M | 3% |
| Brazil | $10.6M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 2% |
| Libya | $4.2M | 1.1% |
| France | $4.0M | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $3.0M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polypropylene worth $823.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($465.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and Oman (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.36 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of polypropylene to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $130.3 million in 2017 to $823.7 million in 2024, an increase of 532%. The peak was 2021 at $1.01 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export polypropylene?
Yes. Egypt exported $379.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Bulgaria and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $444.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (79% of the value) and 3902.30 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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