Printed matter imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed matter by Egypt reached $32.2 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $136.7 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 | $32.2M | 811 t |
| 2023 | $77.2M | 854 t |
| 2022 | $136.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports printed matter from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $20.8M | 65% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 8.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $654K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $647K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $628K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $350K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $308K | 1% |
| United States | $306K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 92% |
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 5.8% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.73 per kg, 438% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Printed matter exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported printed matter worth $4.4 million (810 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 55% |
| Saudi Arabia | $297K | 6.8% |
| Iraq | $292K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $289K | 6.6% |
| Sudan | $267K | 6.1% |
| France | $123K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $70K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1.5% |
| Bahamas | $60K | 1.4% |
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printed matter worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 810 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by Belgium (8%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.73 per kg in 2024, 438% above the world average of $7.38 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 printed matter to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $136.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export printed matter?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $27.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (92% of the value) and 4911.10 (6%). 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 4911 page.
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