Styrene-butadiene rubber imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.2 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.9 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 | $11.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 3.8K t |
Where Egypt imports styrene-butadiene rubber from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), China (22%), Taiwan (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 24% |
| China | $2.5M | 22% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 11% |
| Spain | $928K | 8.3% |
| France | $788K | 7% |
| Turkey | $628K | 5.6% |
| Russia | $482K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $325K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $272K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $245K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene rubber exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $13.1 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+992% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $7.6M | 58% |
| Nigeria | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Cameroon | $1.0M | 7.8% |
| Algeria | $585K | 4.5% |
| Madagascar | $512K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $470K | 3.6% |
| Yemen | $420K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $331K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $303K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $245K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt styrene-butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.19): 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 4002.19: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene rubber imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene rubber to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (22%) and Taiwan (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene rubber to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export styrene-butadiene rubber?
Yes. Egypt exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Nigeria and Cameroon. That compares with imports of $11.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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