Polystyrene imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $244.7 million of polystyrene in 2024 (151.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $310.4 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 | $244.7M | 151.5K t |
| 2023 | $222.3M | 133.5K t |
| 2022 | $310.4M | 151.8K t |
| 2021 | $301.9M | 169.1K t |
| 2020 | $129.7M | 119.7K t |
| 2019 | $145.2M | 110.8K t |
| 2018 | $167.3M | 102.6K t |
| 2017 | $145.0M | 96.1K t |
Where Egypt imports polystyrene from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (19%), Saudi Arabia (18%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $47.7M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43.3M | 18% |
| South Korea | $42.5M | 17% |
| China | $39.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $19.5M | 8% |
| Thailand | $12.6M | 5.2% |
| India | $11.4M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 3% |
| Singapore | $4.3M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms | 38% |
| 3903.30 | Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms | 25% |
| 3903.11 | Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms | 20% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903 | 14% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polystyrene exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $50.8 million of polystyrene in 2024 (31.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (20%), Turkey (11%), Algeria (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.2M | 20% |
| Turkey | $5.8M | 11% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 6% |
| Ghana | $2.8M | 5.6% |
| Uganda | $2.4M | 4.7% |
| Slovenia | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Mali | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Moldova | $1.3M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polystyrene worth $244.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Egypt?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($47.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.69 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 polystyrene to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.0 million in 2017 to $244.7 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $310.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export polystyrene?
Yes. Egypt exported $50.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $193.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (38% of the value) and 3903.30 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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