Synthetic rubber (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic rubber (other) by Egypt reached $8.9 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic rubber (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 81% |
| United States | $601K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $372K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $209K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $191K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $130K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $58K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.5% |
| France | $36K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.37, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt synthetic rubber (other) imports (HS 4002.99): 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 4002.99: Rubber: synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic rubber (other) worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic rubber (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic rubber (other) is subheading 4002.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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