Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $56.8 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 152 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% 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 | $56.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $48.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $686K | 523 t |
| 2020 | $277K | 145 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $431K | 247 t |
| 2017 | $572K | 211 t |
Where Egypt exports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to
One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $35.5M | 63% |
| Libya | $16.9M | 30% |
| Yemen | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Sudan | $857K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $759K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $202K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $186K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $179K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $175K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $106K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $4.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 58% |
| China | $846K | 21% |
| Japan | $283K | 7% |
| Turkey | $129K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $122K | 3% |
| Italy | $78K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $53K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $21K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $56.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 152 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Egypt?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Libya (30%) and Yemen (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $572 thousand in 2017 to $56.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Japan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. 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?
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.
Same product, other countries
World polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes trade: top importers and exporters
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- Flexible plastic hose with fittings
- All Egypt trade data
- HS 3917 codes
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