Polyurethane imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyurethane by Egypt reached $146.0 million in 2024 (60.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $146.0M | 60.6K t |
| 2023 | $148.6M | 58.5K t |
| 2022 | $176.4M | 61.3K t |
| 2021 | $139.2M | 61.8K t |
| 2020 | $82.8M | 46.0K t |
| 2019 | $85.4M | 43.0K t |
| 2018 | $113.3M | 46.3K t |
| 2017 | $84.2M | 35.3K t |
Where Egypt imports polyurethane from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Belgium (12%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.3M | 32% |
| Belgium | $17.6M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.0M | 10% |
| Spain | $12.6M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $10.3M | 7% |
| Turkey | $9.5M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $4.7M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.31 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 58% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethanes: in primary forms | 27% |
| 3909.10 | Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms | 4.8% |
| 3909.20 | Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms | 4% |
| 3909.40 | Phenolic resins: in primary forms | 3.4% |
| 3909.39 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyurethane worth $37.0 million (20.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (42%), Morocco (14%), Kenya (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $15.5M | 42% |
| Morocco | $5.0M | 14% |
| Kenya | $2.9M | 7.9% |
| Nigeria | $2.4M | 6.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Ghana | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $945K | 2.6% |
| Guatemala | $698K | 1.9% |
| Ethiopia | $681K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyurethane worth $146.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($47.3 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.07 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 polyurethane to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.2 million in 2017 to $146.0 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $176.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export polyurethane?
Yes. Egypt exported $37.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $109.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3909.31 (58% of the value) and 3909.50 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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