Rubber sheets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported rubber sheets worth $4.1 million (713 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.3 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 | $4.1M | 713 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports rubber sheets from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), China (23%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 29% |
| China | $917K | 23% |
| India | $332K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $268K | 6.6% |
| United States | $212K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $210K | 5.2% |
| Russia | $202K | 5% |
| Turkey | $195K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $82K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 28% above the world average of $4.44. 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.
Rubber sheets exports from Egypt
Exports of rubber sheets by Egypt reached $351 thousand in 2024 (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), Morocco (37%), Cote d'Ivoire (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 38% |
| Morocco | $130K | 37% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $25K | 7% |
| Libya | $22K | 6.1% |
| Senegal | $16K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $11K | 3.1% |
| Sudan | $9K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rubber sheets imports (HS 4008.21): 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 4008.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber sheets worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 713 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheets to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (23%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $4.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber sheets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export rubber sheets?
Yes. Egypt exported $351 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheets?
The HS code for rubber sheets is subheading 4008.21. 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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