Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $30.6 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.4 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 | $30.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $45.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 6.7K t |
Where Egypt imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), China (28%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 31% |
| China | $8.7M | 28% |
| India | $4.8M | 16% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $680K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $444K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $371K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $370K | 1.2% |
| United States | $229K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.19. 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.
Rigid PVC film and sheet exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $4.4 million of rigid pvc film and sheet in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (44%), Libya (21%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 44% |
| Libya | $928K | 21% |
| Morocco | $342K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $298K | 6.8% |
| Syria | $260K | 5.9% |
| Senegal | $143K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $101K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $84K | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $77K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $51K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by China (28%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $45.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export rigid pvc film and sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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