Rubber compound sheets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported rubber compound sheets worth $2.5 million (559 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $2.5M | 559 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 594 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $660K | 77 t |
| 2020 | $682K | 389 t |
| 2019 | $750K | 170 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $954K | 199 t |
Where Egypt imports rubber compound sheets from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Poland (25%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $918K | 36% |
| Poland | $633K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 8% |
| India | $133K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $100K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $91K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $64K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $51K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $3.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber compound sheets exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported rubber compound sheets worth $433 thousand (135 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $226K | 52% |
| Spain | $163K | 38% |
| Algeria | $37K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $6K | 1.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rubber compound sheets imports (HS 4005.91): 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 4005.91: Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber compound sheets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber compound sheets worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 559 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber compound sheets to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($918 thousand), followed by Poland (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber compound sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.86 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 compound sheets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $954 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export rubber compound sheets?
Yes. Egypt exported $433 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Spain and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber compound sheets?
The HS code for rubber compound sheets is subheading 4005.91. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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