Polypropylene copolymers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene copolymers by Egypt reached $161.8 million in 2024 (105.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $202.6 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 | $161.8M | 105.2K t |
| 2023 | $135.0M | 78.0K t |
| 2022 | $202.6M | 106.6K t |
| 2021 | $183.1M | 86.7K t |
| 2020 | $77.9M | 70.0K t |
| 2019 | $76.6M | 57.9K t |
| 2018 | $59.0M | 39.1K t |
| 2017 | $45.3M | 33.1K t |
Where Egypt imports polypropylene copolymers from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (40%), Saudi Arabia (27%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $65.3M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44.1M | 27% |
| South Korea | $16.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 3.6% |
| Oman | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| France | $4.6M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| China | $3.0M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene copolymers exports from Egypt
Exports of polypropylene copolymers by Egypt reached $3.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Poland alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.0M | 88% |
| Turkey | $106K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $95K | 2.8% |
| Serbia | $63K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.5% |
| France | $31K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.6% |
| Sudan | $13K | 0.4% |
| China | $12K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polypropylene copolymers imports (HS 3902.30): 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 3902.30: Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene copolymers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polypropylene copolymers worth $161.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene copolymers to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($65.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (27%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene copolymers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene copolymers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.3 million in 2017 to $161.8 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2022 at $202.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polypropylene copolymers?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $158.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene copolymers?
The HS code for polypropylene copolymers is subheading 3902.30. 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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