Polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $222.7 million (269.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $222.7M | 269.0K t |
| 2023 | $233.8M | 261.4K t |
| 2022 | $211.6M | 165.5K t |
| 2021 | $184.7M | 112.9K t |
| 2020 | $127.9M | 140.5K t |
| 2019 | $139.7M | 161.9K t |
| 2018 | $116.9M | 124.0K t |
| 2017 | $71.3M | 75.4K t |
Where Egypt exports polyvinyl chloride (pure) to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (37%), Brazil (27%), Morocco (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $81.6M | 37% |
| Brazil | $60.2M | 27% |
| Morocco | $38.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $10.4M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $5.4M | 2.4% |
| Greece | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| United States | $3.6M | 1.6% |
| Libya | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports to Egypt
Imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) by Egypt reached $194.9 million in 2024 (209.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from United States (32%), China (25%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62.0M | 32% |
| China | $48.6M | 25% |
| Belgium | $31.2M | 16% |
| France | $14.0M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $9.4M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $222.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 109 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride (pure) from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($81.6 million), followed by Brazil (27%) and Morocco (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.3 million in 2017 to $222.7 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $233.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $163.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
Yes. Egypt imported $194.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, China and Belgium. That compares with exports of $222.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. 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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