Printed paper labels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $24.0 million of printed paper labels in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports printed paper labels from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (48%), China (25%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.6M | 49% |
| China | $5.9M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| United States | $477K | 2% |
| India | $376K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $271K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $187K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $179K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.44 per kg, 167% above the world average of $6.52. 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 paper labels exports from Egypt
Exports of printed paper labels by Egypt reached $328 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (35%), Saudi Arabia (28%), Turkey (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $114K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 28% |
| Turkey | $57K | 17% |
| Sweden | $12K | 3.7% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $8K | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $6K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $4K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $3K | 1% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt printed paper labels imports (HS 4821.10): 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 4821.10: Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed paper labels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printed paper labels worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed paper labels to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.44 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $6.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed paper labels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $26.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export printed paper labels?
Yes. Egypt exported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed paper labels?
The HS code for printed paper labels is subheading 4821.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4821 page.
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