Specialty coated paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported specialty coated paper worth $281.9 million (95.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $281.9M | 95.3K t |
| 2023 | $263.2M | 83.9K t |
| 2022 | $289.6M | 101.5K t |
| 2021 | $210.0M | 99.2K t |
| 2020 | $202.0M | 89.5K t |
| 2019 | $153.7M | 67.2K t |
| 2018 | $129.2M | 63.5K t |
| 2017 | $122.8M | 53.2K t |
Where Egypt imports specialty coated paper from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Turkey (18%), Sweden (9%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $97.2M | 35% |
| Turkey | $50.8M | 18% |
| Sweden | $25.6M | 9.1% |
| France | $13.9M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $11.2M | 4% |
| India | $11.0M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.7M | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $9.5M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $8.8M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other… | 47% |
| 4811.51 | Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of… | 34% |
| 4811.90 | Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c.… | 10% |
| 4811.41 | Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 7.3% |
| 4811.49 | Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803… | 1.5% |
| 4811.10 | Paper and paperboard: tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 0.3% |
| 4811.60 | Paper and paperboard: coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported specialty coated paper worth $8.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (41%), Turkey (10%), Jordan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 41% |
| Turkey | $764K | 9.6% |
| Jordan | $699K | 8.7% |
| Tunisia | $429K | 5.4% |
| Libya | $368K | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $368K | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $282K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $261K | 3.3% |
| Syria | $235K | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $191K | 2.4% |
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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialty coated paper worth $281.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($97.2 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Sweden (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.61 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 specialty coated paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $122.8 million in 2017 to $281.9 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $289.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export specialty coated paper?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $273.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (47% of the value) and 4811.51 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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