Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by Egypt reached $42.1 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% 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 | $42.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 8.2K t |
Where Egypt imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Russia (16%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 36% |
| Russia | $6.7M | 16% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 5% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Romania | $947K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $903K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, 31% above the world average of $6.29. 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.
Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.2 million of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.9M | 58% |
| Italy | $373K | 12% |
| Morocco | $335K | 10% |
| Libya | $184K | 5.7% |
| Sudan | $143K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $76K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 1.3% |
| Madagascar | $37K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $35K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $23K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Russia (16%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $6.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $43.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $38.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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