Specialty coated paper (other types) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty coated paper (other types) by Egypt reached $28.1 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.6 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 | $28.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 7.3K t |
Where Egypt imports specialty coated paper (other types) from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 57% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $717K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $411K | 1.5% |
| United States | $356K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.41. 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.
Specialty coated paper (other types) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported specialty coated paper (other types) worth $1.1 million (511 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), Lebanon (26%), Syria (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $493K | 47% |
| Lebanon | $281K | 27% |
| Syria | $97K | 9.2% |
| Jordan | $96K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $56K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 2.2% |
| Libya | $4K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt specialty coated paper (other types) imports (HS 4811.90): 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 4811.90: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper (other types) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialty coated paper (other types) worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper (other types) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Spain (11%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper (other types) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $36.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export specialty coated paper (other types)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper (other types)?
The HS code for specialty coated paper (other types) is subheading 4811.90. 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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