Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $89.7 million of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) in 2024 (39.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $89.7M | 39.7K t |
| 2023 | $76.3M | 31.7K t |
| 2022 | $94.8M | 37.5K t |
| 2021 | $110.7M | 37.0K t |
| 2020 | $76.8M | 33.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.6M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $68.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2017 | $49.9M | 21.4K t |
Where Egypt imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.6M | 67% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 3% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Luxembourg | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 67% below the world average of $6.93, 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 plastic film (wide format) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $7.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (13%), Jordan (11%), Slovenia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $958K | 13% |
| Jordan | $799K | 11% |
| Slovenia | $737K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $661K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $602K | 8.4% |
| Spain | $529K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $473K | 6.6% |
| Tunisia | $297K | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $263K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $259K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $89.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($59.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $6.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.9 million in 2017 to $89.7 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $110.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Jordan and Slovenia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $82.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. 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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