Toilet paper exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $18.0 million of toilet paper in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Egypt exports toilet paper to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), United Kingdom (13%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.8M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 14% |
| Morocco | $2.3M | 13% |
| Libya | $1.9M | 10% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Palestine | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Israel | $576K | 3.2% |
| United States | $403K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $198K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $142K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $231 thousand of toilet paper in 2024 (55 tonnes). China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $165K | 71% |
| Turkey | $33K | 14% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 13% |
| South Korea | $3K | 1.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt toilet paper exports (HS 4818.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported toilet paper worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet paper from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Morocco (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of toilet paper from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 550%. The peak was 2022 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import toilet paper?
Yes. Egypt imported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Vietnam. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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