Rubber sheet imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.5 million of rubber sheet in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.8 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 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports rubber sheet from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Turkey (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 22% |
| China | $1.6M | 17% |
| India | $478K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $419K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $309K | 3.3% |
| United States | $303K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $258K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $249K | 2.6% |
| Russia | $202K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 4008
| 4008.21 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber | 43% |
| 4008.29 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), non-cellular rubber, in forms other than plates, sheets or strip | 30% |
| 4008.11 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber | 23% |
| 4008.19 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), cellular rubber, (other than in plates, sheets or strip) | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.28 per kg, close to the world average of $5.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber sheet exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.4 million of rubber sheet in 2024 (527 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (30%), Morocco (14%), Sudan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+770% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $720K | 30% |
| Morocco | $335K | 14% |
| Sudan | $285K | 12% |
| Jordan | $220K | 9.2% |
| Algeria | $124K | 5.2% |
| United States | $93K | 3.9% |
| Syria | $92K | 3.9% |
| India | $89K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $67K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $62K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheet imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber sheet worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheet to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.30 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 rubber sheet to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $14.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export rubber sheet?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheet?
The HS code for rubber sheet is heading 4008. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4008.21 (43% of the value) and 4008.29 (30%). 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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