Retail adhesive imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.6 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.6 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 | $11.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports retail adhesive from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Turkey (23%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 38% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $641K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $484K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $404K | 3.5% |
| United States | $368K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $364K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $169K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 60% below the world average of $6.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail adhesive exports from Egypt
Exports of retail adhesive by Egypt reached $1.3 million in 2024 (233 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (26%), United States (19%), Libya (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $346K | 26% |
| United States | $252K | 19% |
| Libya | $233K | 17% |
| Kenya | $75K | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $71K | 5.2% |
| Senegal | $66K | 4.9% |
| Sudan | $62K | 4.6% |
| India | $56K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $36K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported retail adhesive worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2021 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export retail adhesive?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, the United States and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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