Self-adhesive film imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $131.9 million of self-adhesive film in 2024 (44.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $131.9M | 44.9K t |
| 2023 | $109.5M | 35.3K t |
| 2022 | $127.1M | 41.2K t |
| 2021 | $154.6M | 47.0K t |
| 2020 | $108.8M | 41.1K t |
| 2019 | $99.7M | 38.1K t |
| 2018 | $99.4M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $80.0M | 29.6K t |
Where Egypt imports self-adhesive film from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.9M | 57% |
| Russia | $6.7M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| Luxembourg | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm | 68% |
| 3919.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.73, 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.
Self-adhesive film exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $10.4 million of self-adhesive film in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (23%), Libya (11%), Italy (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.4M | 23% |
| Libya | $1.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $846K | 8.1% |
| Jordan | $799K | 7.7% |
| Slovenia | $737K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $666K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $602K | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $595K | 5.7% |
| Tunisia | $309K | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $298K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported self-adhesive film worth $131.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($74.9 million), followed by Russia (5%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.73 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 self-adhesive film to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.0 million in 2017 to $131.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $154.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export self-adhesive film?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Libya and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $121.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (68% of the value) and 3919.10 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
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