Polytetrafluoroethylene imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polytetrafluoroethylene by Egypt reached $2.2 million in 2024 (238 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.3 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 | $2.2M | 238 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 561 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 140 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 127 t |
Where Egypt imports polytetrafluoroethylene from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (48%), Italy (23%), China (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.0M | 48% |
| Italy | $508K | 23% |
| China | $352K | 16% |
| United States | $234K | 11% |
| South Korea | $28K | 1.3% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.17 per kg, 22% below the world average of $11.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3904.61: Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polytetrafluoroethylene imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polytetrafluoroethylene worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 238 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply polytetrafluoroethylene to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (23%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of polytetrafluoroethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.17 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $11.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polytetrafluoroethylene to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2020 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polytetrafluoroethylene?
The HS code for polytetrafluoroethylene is subheading 3904.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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