Polypropylene film and sheet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polypropylene film and sheet by Egypt reached $205.7 million in 2024 (82.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $280.0 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 | $205.7M | 82.9K t |
| 2023 | $178.8M | 56.2K t |
| 2022 | $280.0M | 98.3K t |
| 2021 | $209.0M | 86.6K t |
| 2020 | $114.1M | 62.4K t |
| 2019 | $116.2M | 61.3K t |
| 2018 | $97.7M | 48.6K t |
| 2017 | $116.5M | 59.5K t |
Where Egypt exports polypropylene film and sheet to
Most of it went to Italy (18%), Turkey (14%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $37.4M | 18% |
| Turkey | $29.4M | 14% |
| United States | $22.6M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $16.8M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $15.2M | 7.4% |
| Libya | $12.1M | 5.9% |
| Russia | $11.9M | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $8.5M | 4.1% |
| France | $8.1M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $6.0M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene film and sheet imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $103.1 million of polypropylene film and sheet in 2024 (41.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (41%), China (12%), Jordan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $42.4M | 41% |
| China | $12.0M | 12% |
| Jordan | $11.6M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $6.9M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.0M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $3.8M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polypropylene film and sheet exports (HS 3920.20): 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 3920.20: Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene film and sheet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported polypropylene film and sheet worth $205.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy polypropylene film and sheet from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average export price of polypropylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polypropylene film and sheet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $116.5 million in 2017 to $205.7 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $280.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import polypropylene film and sheet?
Yes. Egypt imported $103.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, China and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $102.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polypropylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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