Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $5.0 million of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
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 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $637K | 461 t |
| 2020 | $218K | 88 t |
| 2019 | $900K | 470 t |
| 2018 | $199K | 102 t |
| 2017 | $284K | 113 t |
Where Egypt exports polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to
Most of it went to Iraq (42%), Sudan (14%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $2.1M | 42% |
| Sudan | $691K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $532K | 11% |
| Yemen | $432K | 8.6% |
| Libya | $405K | 8% |
| Turkey | $274K | 5.4% |
| Malta | $84K | 1.7% |
| Palestine | $74K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $72K | 1.4% |
| Djibouti | $50K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, close to the world average of $3.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports to Egypt
Imports of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by Egypt reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (34%), Germany (21%), Russia (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 34% |
| Germany | $954K | 21% |
| Russia | $564K | 13% |
| United States | $301K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $263K | 5.8% |
| China | $242K | 5.3% |
| India | $198K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $167K | 3.7% |
| Greece | $156K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $64K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports (HS 3917.22): 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 3917.22: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Egypt?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Sudan (14%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 775% on the year.
What is the average export price of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.43 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 pipes and tubes (rigid) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $284 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Russia. That compares with exports of $5.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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