Semi-chemical wood pulp imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $217.7 million (362.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 165% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $277.7 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 | $217.7M | 362.4K t |
| 2023 | $231.7M | 383.1K t |
| 2022 | $277.7M | 438.1K t |
| 2021 | $802K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $268K | 485 t |
| 2017 | $237K | 469 t |
Where Egypt imports semi-chemical wood pulp from
Most of the value came from Brazil (29%), United States (26%), Finland (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $64.0M | 29% |
| United States | $57.4M | 26% |
| Finland | $41.4M | 19% |
| Portugal | $28.1M | 13% |
| France | $7.8M | 3.6% |
| Uruguay | $6.5M | 3% |
| Sweden | $4.4M | 2% |
| Belarus | $2.2M | 1% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 1% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4705: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-chemical wood pulp imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $217.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 362.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 88 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-chemical wood pulp to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($64.0 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Finland (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-chemical wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.54 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 semi-chemical wood pulp to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $237 thousand in 2017 to $217.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $277.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for semi-chemical wood pulp?
The HS code for semi-chemical wood pulp is heading 4705. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4705.00. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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