Postage stamps and securities imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported postage stamps and securities worth $20.6 million (4 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 179% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $20.6M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $417K | 7 t |
| 2021 | $579K | 7 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 537 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 431 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 485 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 419 t |
Where Egypt imports postage stamps and securities from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $20.0M | 97% |
| China | $181K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $134K | 0.7% |
| Malta | $126K | 0.6% |
| United States | $33K | 0.2% |
| North Macedonia | $23K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $20K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5,712.69 per kg, 10456% above the world average of $54.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Postage stamps and securities exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported postage stamps and securities worth $1.8 million (10 tonnes). United States alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 79% |
| Romania | $215K | 12% |
| Germany | $115K | 6.2% |
| Greece | $52K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.
Common questions
What is the value of postage stamps and securities imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported postage stamps and securities worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 179% on 2023.
Which countries supply postage stamps and securities to Egypt?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by China (1%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of postage stamps and securities per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5,712.69 per kg in 2024, 10456% above the world average of $54.12 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 postage stamps and securities to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export postage stamps and securities?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Romania and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for postage stamps and securities?
The HS code for postage stamps and securities is heading 4907. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4907.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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