Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $79.2 million (76.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $79.2M | 76.1K t |
| 2023 | $87.0M | 78.8K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 55.2K t |
| 2021 | $51.2M | 61.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.6M | 66.4K t |
| 2019 | $62.7M | 77.0K t |
| 2018 | $80.3M | 92.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.0M | 52.2K t |
Where Egypt imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $41.2M | 52% |
| Brazil | $12.8M | 16% |
| Portugal | $9.9M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $5.4M | 6.8% |
| Russia | $5.0M | 6.3% |
| Finland | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $911K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $659K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $656K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $333K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $6.2 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (39%), Morocco (23%), Tunisia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 39% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 24% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 20% |
| Uganda | $782K | 13% |
| Israel | $142K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $60K | 1% |
| Syria | $51K | 0.8% |
| Sudan | $27K | 0.4% |
| Serbia | $23K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: 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, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $79.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($41.2 million), followed by Brazil (16%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.0 million in 2017 to $79.2 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $87.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Morocco and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $72.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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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