Recycled pulp imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of recycled pulp by Egypt reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 812% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $382K | 155 t |
| 2022 | $582K | 757 t |
| 2021 | $465K | 315 t |
| 2020 | $408K | 325 t |
| 2019 | $151K | 131 t |
| 2018 | $137K | 165 t |
| 2017 | $990K | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt imports recycled pulp from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 90% |
| Uzbekistan | $149K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $92K | 2.6% |
| United States | $80K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $22K | 0.6% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4706
| 4706.10 | Pulp: cotton linters pulp | 94% |
| 4706.91 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 2.7% |
| 4706.92 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 2.5% |
| 4706.20 | Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | 0.8% |
| 4706.93 | Pulp: of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton… | 0.2% |
| 4706.30 | Pulp: of bamboo | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4706.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 288% above the world average of $0.41. 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.
Recycled pulp exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $279 thousand of recycled pulp in 2024 (86 tonnes). Libya alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $195K | 70% |
| India | $40K | 14% |
| Madagascar | $32K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 4706: Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of recycled pulp imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported recycled pulp worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 812% on 2023.
Which countries supply recycled pulp to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Uzbekistan (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of recycled pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 288% above the world average of $0.41 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 recycled pulp to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $990 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export recycled pulp?
Yes. Egypt exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, India and Madagascar. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for recycled pulp?
The HS code for recycled pulp is heading 4706. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4706.10 (94% of the value) and 4706.91 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4706 page.
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