Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $71.2 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) in 2024 (58.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 203 countries for imports of this product. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $102.0 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 | $71.2M | 58.2K t |
| 2023 | $102.0M | 74.9K t |
| 2022 | $67.2M | 50.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.3M | 32.7K t |
| 2020 | $39.6M | 36.2K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2018 | $44.5M | 33.5K t |
| 2017 | $44.5M | 37.6K t |
Where Egypt imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (35%), Sweden (20%), Switzerland (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24.6M | 35% |
| Sweden | $14.3M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $8.4M | 12% |
| Portugal | $4.7M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| China | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $288 thousand of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) in 2024 (204 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (43%), Israel (16%), Tunisia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $125K | 44% |
| Israel | $47K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $34K | 12% |
| Senegal | $23K | 8.1% |
| Libya | $23K | 8% |
| United States | $15K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 2.5% |
| Madagascar | $6K | 2.2% |
| France | $4K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.57): 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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $71.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 203 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by Sweden (20%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.5 million in 2017 to $71.2 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $102.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
Yes. Egypt exported $288 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Israel and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $70.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. 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 4802 page.
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