Rubber blocks (non-cellular) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.8 million of rubber blocks (non-cellular) in 2024 (621 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.8M | 621 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 453 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 661 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 697 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 242 t |
Where Egypt imports rubber blocks (non-cellular) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), Germany (31%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 41% |
| Germany | $866K | 31% |
| China | $349K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 3.1% |
| India | $82K | 2.9% |
| France | $63K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $58K | 2% |
| Poland | $55K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $23K | 0.8% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 38% below the world average of $7.30, 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.
Rubber blocks (non-cellular) exports from Egypt
Exports of rubber blocks (non-cellular) by Egypt reached $447 thousand in 2024 (88 tonnes). Sudan alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $276K | 62% |
| United States | $93K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 9.7% |
| Morocco | $24K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $10K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rubber blocks (non-cellular) imports (HS 4008.29): 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 4008.29: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), non-cellular rubber, in forms other than plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber blocks (non-cellular) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber blocks (non-cellular) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 621 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber blocks (non-cellular) to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (31%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber blocks (non-cellular) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $7.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber blocks (non-cellular) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2021 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export rubber blocks (non-cellular)?
Yes. Egypt exported $447 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber blocks (non-cellular)?
The HS code for rubber blocks (non-cellular) is subheading 4008.29. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
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