Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $136.3 million (133.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 201 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $184.3 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 | $136.3M | 133.4K t |
| 2023 | $184.3M | 170.0K t |
| 2022 | $167.8M | 141.6K t |
| 2021 | $94.1M | 130.6K t |
| 2020 | $105.0M | 187.5K t |
| 2019 | $106.3M | 152.6K t |
| 2018 | $99.0M | 121.4K t |
| 2017 | $78.3M | 113.8K t |
Where Egypt imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (39%), Brazil (16%), Portugal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $53.2M | 39% |
| Brazil | $22.4M | 16% |
| Portugal | $18.5M | 14% |
| Sweden | $10.4M | 7.6% |
| China | $6.6M | 4.8% |
| Russia | $5.3M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) exports from Egypt
Exports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) by Egypt reached $507 thousand in 2024 (754 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (32%), Israel (18%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports (HS 4802.55): 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 4802.55: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $136.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($53.2 million), followed by Brazil (16%) and Portugal (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.04 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 (rolls) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.3 million in 2017 to $136.3 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $184.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $121.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
Yes. Egypt exported $507 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Israel and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $135.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) is subheading 4802.55. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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